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Up From Slavery Quiz 1

1 How was "Up from Slavery" originally published?
As a series of articles in Outlook magazine

As a book marketed exclusively to educated southern whites

As a series of lectures given by Washington

As a pamphlet distributed to blacks in the countryside
2 Which of the following is a notable difference between the Hampton Institute and the Tuskegee Institute?
Hampton taught only book knowledge, while Tuskegee taught trades such as brickmaking and farming.

Hampton was run by whites, while Tuskegee was run by blacks.

Hampton was only for students of high school age, while Tuskegee admitted students of any age.

None of the above
3 Where did Washington grow up?
Alabama

South Carolina

Virginia

Georgia
4 Who was most likely Washington's father?
A former slave who escaped to the north

His own plantation owner

A former slave with whom Washington's family lived after emancipation

A white man who lived on a nearby plantation
5 What kind of work did young Washington do?
Carrying water to the men in the fields

Cleaning the yards

Carrying corn to the mill to be ground

All of the above
6 How did slaves in the South keep informed about the progress of the anti-slavery movement?
Those who were educated read the news and shared it with others.

They listened to the news on the radio late at night.

They eavesdropped when their plantation owners discussed the issues.

The colored man who was sent to the post office to get the mail would overhear conversations and spread the news.
7 What was Washington's biggest complaint as a slave?
He rarely got enough to eat.

He was forced to work for 16 hours a day.

He had to wear an extremely uncomfortable flax shirt.

His master treated him cruelly.
8 According to Washington, how did the slaves feel about the white population?
They tried to cheat them whenever possible.

They were extremely bitter and angry.

They considered them to be their best friends.

They were loyal and sympathized with their masters.
9 What, according to Washington, were the negative effects of slavery?
The slaves' ignorance prevented them from doing things well.

It caused labor to be seen as a badge of inferiority.

It made whites cease to be self-reliant.

All of the above
10 How did the slaves on Washington's plantation react when they heard the Emancipation Proclamation?
They rejoiced at the thought of freedom.

They were gloomy at the prospect of having to fend for themselves.

They were sad at the thought of leaving their homes and masters.

All of the above
11 What was one of the first signs of freedom?
Taking on a new surname that had nothing to do with the former slave's master

Moving far from the former slave's plantation

Learning to read

Finding a job
12 Why did Washington's family leave his original plantation?
His stepfather wanted them to live with him in West Virginia, several hundred miles away.

They had been miserable at the plantation and wanted a fresh start.

They were no longer welcome there after emancipation.

There were more opportunities for work elsewhere.
13 What were the conditions like around Washington's new home?
The cabins were clustered closely together, so there was little privacy or fresh air.

There was very poor sanitation.

Many of the neighbors would drink, gamble, get into fights, and engage in other immoral behavior.

All of the above
14 Where did young Washington first work while living in West Virginia?
In a lumber yard

On a farm

In a coal mine

In a salt furnace
15 How did Washington first learn to read?
He went to school.

He was tutored by a kind white woman.

He observed the letters written on barrels at the salt furnace.

He taught himself the alphabet from a book.
16 Which of the following hindered Washington's ability to go to school?
His step-father preferred for him to work in the salt-furnace and make money.

The school was far from work, so he had trouble reaching it in time.

He did not have the proper clothes.

All of the above
17 Which of the following roles did Washington play?
A coal-miner

A janitor

A housekeeper

All of the above
18 What appealed to Washington about the Hampton Institute?
It provided a good education, which Washington craved.

It was open to students of any race.

Worthy students could work for part or all of their boarding costs, while also learning a trade.

All of the above
19 What did Washington do for Mrs. Viola Ruffner?
She was his boss at the salt furnace.

He built her a library.

He worked to maintain her house and grounds.

He worked for her as a janitor.
20 How did Washington get to Hampton?
He earned money for the journey by unloading cargo from a ship.

He purchased a ticket on a stage-coach.

He begged rides in wagons and cars.

All of the above
21 Where did Washington sleep in Richmond, VA?
In a hotel

On the street

With a family

Under a sidewalk
22 How did Washington prove his worth to attend Hampton?
He cleaned the recitation-room extremely thoroughly.

He passed an entrance examination.

He offered to pay the tuition fee.

He demonstrated his skill at agriculture.
23 Who was Washington's most important role model?
President McKinley

Mrs. Viola Ruffner

Miss Mary F. Mackie

General Samuel C. Armstrong
24 Why did General Armstrong ask students to sleep in tents during the winter?
He felt it would strengthen their characters.

He wished to make room for more students to attend Hampton.

He only allowed students who paid their board in full to sleep in dormitories.

He wanted to test their courage and loyalty.
25 What did Washington consider to be among the most important lessons he learned at Hampton?
How to speak in public

How and why to bathe

How to use a tablecloth and a napkin

How to clean his room

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