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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mr. Leroy call the preacher that Elijah continues to think of him as in chapter 21?
(a) The thief of hearts.
(b) Robber of hope.
(c) The stealer of dreams.
(d) An abomination.

2. Why does Elijah want to attend the meeting in chapter 18?
(a) They might need his help.
(b) He wants to be a part of something grown up.
(c) They might need someone to read something for them.
(d) He wants to hear the gossip.

3. How much does Mrs. Holton give to Elijah for his help with work on her property?
(a) A quarter.
(b) A dollar.
(c) A nickel.
(d) A dime.

4. In what shape is the scar on Mrs. Taylor's back that the Miss Duncans say proves she is their sister, Alice?
(a) A heart.
(b) A square.
(c) A moon.
(d) A circle.

5. Why does Elijah like to sit in the middle of the buckboard?
(a) To be far from the plow horse.
(b) To avoid falling off.
(c) To be with his friends.
(d) To hear good gossip.

6. How long after Elijah was Emma born?
(a) Ten days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Two days.

7. Who was the Liberty Bell presented to as engraved on the bell?
(a) The Freemans.
(b) Frederick Douglass.
(c) Mr. Brown.
(d) Reverend King.

8. What does Mr. Highgate say that the preacher did with his old rusty pistol?
(a) Gave it to a barmaid.
(b) Threw it in the trash.
(c) Gave it to the ferry man.
(d) Threw it in the river.

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

10. What does the refugee woman have tied to her back that Elijah recognizes when she steps out of the woods in chapter 11?
(a) Their food.
(b) A baby.
(c) The family pet.
(d) Her clothes.

11. For what reason is Cooter being punished again in chapter 18?
(a) He did not eat his dinner.
(b) He has been acting up in school.
(c) He stole some cookies.
(d) He talked back to his mother.

12. What game do the kids decide to play once they reach the beach in chapter 14?
(a) Cowboys and indians.
(b) Abolitionists and the slavers.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Master and slave.

13. Why does Elijah refrain from speaking to the refugee boy in chapter 11?
(a) He is more interested in the refugee girl.
(b) He does not want to embarass him.
(c) He does not like him.
(d) He has nothing in common with him.

14. How long does it take Elijah to rewrite the statement for Mrs. Holton in chapter 15?
(a) A week.
(b) An hour.
(c) A day.
(d) Three days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many slaves does Elijah discover chained in the stable with the preacher?

2. Who normally preaches in Buxton on Sunday mornings?

3. What does Elijah's father say to the new refugees as they grow accustomed to the idea of being free in chapter 11?

4. What does Elijah learn has happened to the postman in Chatham in chapter 13?

5. How does Mr. Leroy plan on getting to Michigan?

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