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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Elijah give to Mr. Leroy why he has to return by Saturday?
(a) He needs to study for a Latin test.
(b) He needs to help his mother with the preserves.
(c) He needs to help his father clear some stumps around Mrs. Holton's.
(d) He needs to go to a party.

2. Who does Elijah's mother tell him dies a thousand deaths in chapter 1?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Indians.
(c) Cowards.
(d) Cowboys.

3. What is Elijah helping Mr. Leroy to make for Mrs. Holton in chapter 15?
(a) A sign honoring her husband.
(b) A pillar for her house.
(c) A sign for her bakery.
(d) A gate for her front yard.

4. Why does Philip Wise tell the children that Frederick Douglass refuses to come back to Buxton in chapter 4?
(a) He does not like eating the food served in Buxton.
(b) He does not want to see Elijah again.
(c) He does not approve of the way the people of Buxton share their school with whites.
(d) He does not want to be thrown up on again.

5. What does a notice in the post office window in Chatham tell Elijah to do?
(a) Go to the post master's house.
(b) Go home, the post office is closed.
(c) Go to the dry goods store.
(d) Go to the police station.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elijah think smoking has done to Samuel's body as he watches him undress in chapter 9?

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

3. Who gave the Liberty Bell to Buxton as inscribed on the bell?

4. What name does the preacher give to Elijah in chapter 10?

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

(see the answer key)

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