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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Last Words.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Booker state about the attitude of his Tuskegee students against manual labor?
(a) It begins to change.
(b) It is perfectly understandable.
(c) It is counterproductive.
(d) It doesn't change at all.

2. Why is the plantation kitchen usually removed from the rest of the house?
(a) Because it generates too much smoke.
(b) Because of the danger of fire.
(c) To keep kitchen servants and slaves out of the house.
(d) To keep kitchen smells out of the house.

3. What does Booker nickname the night school he teaches at Hampton?
(a) The Brave Scholars.
(b) The Plucky Class.
(c) The Night Owls.
(d) The Midnight Crowd.

4. What does Booker say happens when a student defaces property at the Tuskegee school?
(a) Teachers lower the student's grade.
(b) Another student chastises the action.
(c) The student is expelled for a week.
(d) The student must repair or pay for the damages.

5. Booker notes that even though the slaves are well informed, the biggest downfall is what?
(a) Lack of free time.
(b) Lack of book learning.
(c) No hope for advancement.
(d) No writing supplies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Booker receive following his Atlanta Exposition speech?

2. What project does Booker take over at Hampton?

3. What does Booker note that the people of Tuskegee want from him?

4. What job does Booker take to pay for his room and board at Hampton?

5. In his chapter on public speaking, the author expresses that before a speech, he:

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