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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Frederick Douglass say the second hardest step to take toward freedom is?
(a) The last.
(b) The first.
(c) Deciding where to go.
(d) Making the decision.

2. Why does Elijah's father instruct Cooter to go get Emma in chapter 11?
(a) To help with the work.
(b) To help Elijah's mother with lunch.
(c) To bring them some water.
(d) To help coax the new refugees out of the woods.

3. Who injured Mr. Highgate?
(a) Police officers.
(b) The preacher.
(c) Villagers.
(d) Slavers.

4. What happened to Mr. Leroy's daughter?
(a) She died in infancy.
(b) She was beaten to death.
(c) She was sold.
(d) She was married to an Indian.

5. Why does Elijah dislike the fact that Mr. Travis teaches both school and Sunday school?
(a) He dislikes studying the Bible.
(b) He cannot fool him into thinking he is sensical.
(c) He cannot play pranks on Mr. Travis.
(d) He dislikes studying math in Latin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Elijah was Emma born?

2. Why does Elijah say he thinks Mr. Leroy must be a good listener in chapter 7?

3. What story is Elijah telling Mr. Leroy in chapter 7?

4. Who does Mr. Freeman suggest go with the preacher to make a deal with John Jarvey?

5. What has Elijah's father told him that former slaves carry that other, freeborn people do not?

(see the answer key)

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