Up From Slavery

When is Booker T. Washington's Birthday?

• He wasn't sure about the exact day he was born

• November 14, 1915

• Christmas

• June 5, 1880

What was the usual diet for slaves?

• Rice and beans

• Cornbread and pork

• Mashed potatoes with corn

• Burgers

What was Washington's first pair of shoes made of?

• Leather

• Plastic

• Wood

• Rubber

What was the great industry in West Virginia at the time?

• Coal mining

• Salt-mining

• Oil rigs

• Farming

How did Booker get into Hampton Institute?

• By cleaning the recitation room

• By application

• By references

• He just walked in

Why didn't Booker T. Washington become a politician

• He thought he could better serve his race in a different way

• He didn't like wearing suits

• He was scared of having a bad reputation

• He thought politicians were evil

What other race did Booker T. Washington make an effort to provide education to?

• Chinese Americans

• Indian Americans (Native Americans)

• Mexican Americans

• White people

What position did Booker T. Washington take at Hampton after being away for 5 years?

• Janitor

• Teacher

• Housekeeper

• Cafeteria Worker

What did common meals look like in plantation districts?

• 1. Black eyed peas, fat pork, cornbread

• 1. 4-for-4 at Wendy's and a diet coke

• 1. Chitterlings, cranberry sauce, carrots

• 1. Aunt Jemima's Pancakes, Bluebell ice cream

Who did Booker T. Washington pair up with in order to better the living conditions in Tuskegee, Alabama.

• Beyonce

• POTUS

• Olivia A. Davidson

• Emilia Benedict