Personality
Booker did a lot. What was something Booker refused to do?
Quit
What was Booker T. Washington born as?
He was born a slave.
Who helped Booker T. Washington build buildings at Tuskegee?
Students
What did his life illustrate?
Perseverance
At age 16 what did Booker do?
Set off for Hampton Institute.
What type of person was Booker.
An achiever
When was the one time Booker went to school?
To carry the books of the slave master's daughter.
What did the head teacher ask Booker to do as an entrance exam?
Clean a room
What was the MAIN point of this chapter of his book "Role Models"?
To talk about perseverance and how it plays off.
What did Booker T. Washington have overall?
Perseverance
What can we take from Booker's actions?
Hard work pays off.
What did Booker not know?
His birth month/year.
Why did Booker want to attend school so badly?
He believed the sound of going to school was heaven and he was determined to get an education.
What is the theme of this story?
Working hard and you will succeed.
How did Washington make a big impact on people in his life?
He was a hard worker and never gave up.
After he moved to Tuskegee, what did Booker T. Washington spend most of his days doing?
Working.
As a youngster, what did he often dream about?
Learning to read and write.
What did Booker and the students do to raise money?
Everyone participated in fundraising efforts.
What was Booker's most famous book?
"Up From Slavery"
Education
How did he accomplish so much when countless others failed?
Set goals for himself.
Extra Credit!
What is Madi's(student helper) middle name?
Hint- It starts with a "M"
Marie
How did Booker teach the students at Tuskegee?
Learning by doing.
What quote did Washington say?
"In order to be successful... the main thing is for one to grow from the point where he completely forgets himself; that is, to show extreme perseverance with a great cause."
How did Booker act when he was widowed twice?
He remarried.