1. what does booker t. washington mean by “cast down your bucket where you are” in paragraph 3? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

4. how does du bois analyze and respond to washington's ideas? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

discussion questions

1. how did you react to washington’s speech? do you agree or disagree with his points?

2. booker t. washington was a successful, educated african-american man. is he discouraging other african-americans from trying to achieve what he achieved?

3. w. e.b. du bois says that “mr. washington practically accepts the alleged inferiority of the negro races.” does anything in booker t. washington’s speech validate du bois’ criticism?

4. today, where does our culture stand on issues of racism and discrimination? what civil rights issues are we currently dealing with? what should be the responsibilities of both whites and blacks? explain.