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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who first showed Elijah the lake where he fishes and swims?
(a) The preacher.
(b) Mr. Leroy.
(c) Old Flapjack.
(d) Mr. Segee.

2. Why does Elijah set aside two of his newly caught fist for Mrs. Brown in chapter 3?
(a) To trade for a new book.
(b) To trade for a fresh bushel of berries.
(c) To trade for a fresh pie.
(d) To trade for a new magazine.

3. For whom does Mr. Leroy work?
(a) Mrs. Brown.
(b) Mr. Taylor.
(c) Mrs. Holton.
(d) Elijah's father.

4. Who is John Brown?
(a) An abolitionist.
(b) A slave owner.
(c) A politician.
(d) A preacher.

5. What is the point of view of this novel?
(a) Limited omniscient.
(b) Second person.
(c) Third person.
(d) First person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Elijah's mother use for exaggeration in story telling in chapter 2?

2. What does Elijah think scares away the small fish and attracts the big fish?

3. In what two parts does Elijah separate his chores?

4. Who is Mr. Segee?

5. What excuse does Elijah's mother make for the bad jokes Mr. Segee makes?

(see the answer key)

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