Booker T. Washington: Up From Slavery

Although he is uncertain of the exact location of his birth, Booker T. Washington believes he was born near a:

• post office

• train station

• farm

• restaurant

As a child, Booker lives in a cabin that also serves as:

• a chicken coop

• a garden tool storage shed

• the plantation's kitchen

• the community's meeting hall

The "T" in Booker T. Washington stands for:

• Taliaferro

• Thomasino

• Theodoro

• Trumbert

. Booker says that even as a very young child, most of his time is spent:

• studying

• working

• singing

• playing

When the Emancipation Proclamation is read to slaves, freeing them immediately, what does Booker say they consider after their initial celebration?

• They don't trust the masters to abide by the new law.

• They wonder if they're being told the truth.

• They wonder where they'll live and what work they'll do.

• They ask themselves what state they should move to.

Booker notes that even though the slaves are well informed, the biggest downfall is what?

• No hope for advancement

• Lack of book learning

• Lack of time

• No writing supplies