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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Elijah's mother warn him not to stay out too late in chapter 5?
(a) So he will be home in time to say his prayers.
(b) So he can have dessert with the familiy.
(c) So he will can visit with the neighbors before bed.
(d) So he will not be too tired to do his chores early in the morning.

2. On what day does chapter 1 take place?
(a) Monday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Sunday.

3. Where do many of the people of Buxton take their meals, as explained in chapter 5?
(a) At a group meeting place near the schoolyard.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) In the yard outside.
(d) The dining room.

4. What does Elijah's family use their parlor for, as explained in chapter 5?
(a) Eating.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Entertaining.
(d) Reading.

5. How many bears did Elijah picture in the woods around Buxton due to his father's strict warnings about the area?
(a) So few a small group of men could kill them all.
(b) So many they blocked the light from passing through the trees.
(c) Not enough to piece together a single fur coat.
(d) So many he would trip over them as he walked through the trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Flapjack spend all his time while Elijah fishes in chapter 3?

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

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

4. What are Mr. Brown and Mr. Leroy holding as Elijah comes out of the school in chapter 4 that scares Elijah?

5. Who does Elijah say shares the classroom with the black children of Buxton in chapter 4?

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