W.E.B DuBois- Early Life

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How well do you know W. E. B Dubois

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1.

W.E.B DuBois was born in what city?
- A.
  
  Baltimore, Maryland
- B.
  
  Great Barrington, Massachusetts
- C.
  
  Washington, D.C
- D.
  
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- E.
  
  Wilberforce, Ohio
Correct Answer
B. Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Explanation
W.E.B DuBois was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. This is the correct answer because DuBois was born in Great Barrington on February 23, 1868. He spent his early years in this small town before moving to other places for education and career opportunities.

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2.

I studied where to earn my first Bachelors Degree?
- A.
  
  Asia
- B.
  
  Africa
- C.
  
  United States
- D.
  
  Europe
- E.
  
  Bakini Bottom
Correct Answer
D. Europe

Explanation
The question is asking about the location where the person studied to earn their first Bachelor's Degree. The answer "Europe" suggests that the person studied in a European country to obtain their degree.

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3.

Who personally gave me a scholarship to study abroad?
- A.
  
  Barack Obama
- B.
  
  Booker T. Washington
- C.
  
  Geroge Bush
- D.
  
  Martin Luther king
- E.
  
  Rutherford B. Hayes
Correct Answer
E. Rutherford B. Hayes

Explanation
Rutherford B. Hayes is the correct answer because he was the 19th President of the United States from 1877 to 1881. Since the question asks about a personal scholarship, it is logical to assume that the scholarship was given during Hayes' presidency. The other options, such as Barack Obama, Booker T. Washington, George Bush, and Martin Luther King, were not presidents during the same time period as Hayes, making them unlikely candidates for personally giving a scholarship.

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4.

How much did I make a year teaching at Wilberforce University?
- A.
  
  $8,000
- B.
  
  $800
- C.
  
  $30,000
- D.
  
  $20,000
- E.
  
  $15,000
Correct Answer
B. $800

Explanation
The correct answer is $800. This suggests that the person made $800 a year teaching at Wilberforce University.

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5.

What are the names of my brothers and sisters?
- A.
  
  Mary and John
- B.
  
  Amelia and Dereck
- C.
  
  I was an only child
- D.
  
  They were sold into slavery before I had a chance to know them
- E.
  
  Jennifer, James, Wlliamena and Sara
Correct Answer
C. I was an only child

Explanation
The answer "I was an only child" suggests that the person asking the question does not have any brothers or sisters. This means that none of the other options (Mary and John, Amelia and Dereck, They were sold into slavery before I had a chance to know them, Jennifer, James, Williamena, and Sara) can be the correct answer.

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W.E.B Dubois- Early Life

W.E.B DuBois was born in what city?

I studied where to earn my first Bachelors Degree?

Who personally gave me a scholarship to study abroad?

How much did I make a year teaching at Wilberforce University?

What are the names of my brothers and sisters?