WorksheetsComprehension of Up From Slavery 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was Washington's goal upon reaching Hampton?
To be admitted as a student
To find work
To meet friends
To become a teacher
Why did Washington thank the captain of the vessel?
He gave him money
He was kind and helped him travel
He gave him a job
He fed him
Washington's feelings when seeing the school building suggest he felt:
tired
rewarded
nervous
unhappy
Washington had been without proper food, so he:
appeared healthy
looked weak and unkempt
was well-prepared
looked wealthy
Why did the head teacher hesitate to admit Washington?
He looked like a tramp
He was rude
He was late
He didn't bring any documents
Washington's actions toward the head teacher showed he was:
afraid
persistent
bored
angry
When Washington was told to clean, he felt:
insulted
thrilled
upset
anxious
The phrase 'received an order with delight' means:
he was unhappy
he was glad
he ignored it
he was confused
Washington's thorough cleaning shows:
his dedication to impress the teacher
his anger at the teacher
his dislike for cleaning
his lack of interest
The teacher inspected the room to:
check Washington's work thoroughly
talk to him
ignore his effort
decide on his payment
