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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Elijah write a letter before leaving with Mr. Leroy in chapter 19?
(a) His parents.
(b) Emma.
(c) Mrs. Bixby.
(d) Cooter.

2. Where does the ferry let Mr. Leroy and Elijah off at in chapter 20?
(a) Ann Arbor.
(b) Battle Creek.
(c) Detroit.
(d) Lansing.

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

4. Who does Mr. Freeman suggest go with the preacher to make a deal with John Jarvey?
(a) Mr. Leroy.
(b) Mr. Highgate.
(c) Mr. Travis.
(d) Mr. Polite.

5. How many children does Mrs. Holton have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason is Cooter being punished again in chapter 18?

2. In what shape is the scar on Mrs. Taylor's back that the Miss Duncans say proves she is their sister, Alice?

3. What concerns Elijah about the horse in chapter 20 he and Mr. Leroy are riding?

4. Who does Mr. Leroy think Elijah is as he lies in the street dying in chapter 20?

5. What does Elijah's father tell him he must learn to start doing in chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Emma Collins?

2. To whom does Mr. Leroy go to ask for help in buying his family's freedom from slavery?

3. What has Mrs. Taylor been giving her infant daughter that makes her afraid for the child? Why has she done this?

4. Who grabs Elijah as he is making his way to the meeting in chapter 18? For what reason?

5. From whom does Mrs. Holton receive a letter? What does this letter say?

6. What happens to Mr. Leroy as he and Elijah prepare to go to East Lee stable in chapter 20?

7. Why do Cooter and Elijah rush to the schoolhouse in chapter 12?

8. What is the subject of the meeting that takes place in chapter 18?

9. What does Elijah tell Mr. Leroy about the preacher in chapter 16 that later leaves him feeling guilty and afraid for his life in chapter 17?

10. For what reason does Mr. Leroy want to go to Michigan? Why does he want to take Elijah?

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