Comprehension of Up From Slavery 1

Where did Booker T. Washington travel to begin his education?

• New York

• Hampton

• Chicago

• Boston

How much money did Washington have left when he arrived at Hampton?

• One dollar

• Fifty cents

• Nothing

• Five dollars

Washington felt that seeing the school building rewarded him for:

• his long journey

• getting money

• his previous education

• his friendships

Who did Washington approach when he arrived at Hampton?

• A friend

• The head teacher

• His family

• A neighbor

Why was Washington's appearance concerning to the head teacher?

• He was late

• He looked dirty and unkempt

• He had a strange accent

• He was too young

Washington lingered around the head teacher because:

• He had no place to go

• He hoped she would let him in

• He wanted to ask for money

• He was lost

What did the teacher ask Washington to do as a test?

• Sweep a room

• Answer questions

• Write an essay

• Sing a song

Washington cleaned the room:

• once

• multiple times

• carelessly

• quickly

After he cleaned, what did the teacher do?

• Inspected his work

• Sent him home

• Gave him food

• Ignored him

How did Washington feel after he passed the 'examination' of cleaning?

• Nervous

• Extremely happy

• Disappointed

• Exhausted