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Elijah of Buxton Quiz

Christopher Paul Curtis
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Elijah of Buxton Quiz

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1)

What excuse does Elijah make at the beginning of chapter 7 for his treatment of Mr. Leroy? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

He was frustrated with Cooter.
He was angry with his mother.
He was annoyed.
He was tired.
2)

Why does Chloe tell Elijah he cannot shoot the irons off of her legs in chapter 22? (from Chapters 22, 23 and 24)

He would wake the preacher.
It would wake the slaver.
He might hurt her or the baby.
It would frighten the animals.
3)

Who warns Elijah in the beginning of chapter 8 of the preacher's presence? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Old Flapjack.
Mr. Segee.
Mr. Leroy.
The barn cat.
4)

What does Mr. Leroy say his son's name is in chapter 7? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Elijah.
Jebediah.
Adam.
Ezekial.
5)

What type of material does the mesmerist convince Samuel his clothing is made out of while he is hypnotized in chapter 9? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Nylon.
Cashmere.
Silk.
Cotton.
6)

Who sees the people hiding in the woods first in chapter 11? (from Chapter 11)

Emma.
Elijah.
Cooter.
Elijah's dad.
7)

What does Elijah tell Chloe as he sits and speaks to her in chapter 22? (from Chapters 22, 23 and 24)

How he plans to save her.
About Mr. Leroy.
About his family.
About Buxton.
8)

What did Chloe tell Elijah as he left the stable that he chooses to abide by in chapter 23? (from Chapters 22, 23 and 24)

To get help.
To rescue her husband.
To not come back.
To dig a grave for the preacher.
9)

Who is Elijah surprised to find the other students surrounding in chapter 10? (from Chapter 10)

The conjure man.
Samuel.
The mesmerist.
MaWee.
10)

What does the preacher say Elijah will be doing by attending the carnival in chapter 8? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

Helping the slaves still attempting to escape the south.
Helping the preacher's church.
Helping the settlement.
Helping his family.
11)

What does Mr. Leroy say in chapter 16 in response to Mr. Freeman's warnings about the preacher? (from Chapters 16 and 17)

That he trusts the preacher.
That he cannot imagine a man of God would cheat him.
That it is his only option.
That sometimes you have to have faith.
12)

What does Elijah's father say to the new refugees as they grow accustomed to the idea of being free in chapter 11? (from Chapter 11)

He points out the beauty of the sky and land.
He tells them his story of escape from slavery.
He lectures them on the rules of Buxton.
He explains what will happen to them next.
13)

What does Elijah notice about the mesmerist's eyes the upset him in chapter 9? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

His eyes are a strange color.
He has two sets of eyes.
He has three sets of eyes.
His eyes seem to see nothing.
14)

To whom does Elijah write a letter before leaving with Mr. Leroy in chapter 19? (from Chapters 18 and 19)

Cooter.
Mrs. Bixby.
His parents.
Emma.
15)

What happened to Mr. Leroy's daughter? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

She died in infancy.
She was beaten to death.
She was married to an Indian.
She was sold.
16)

How much does Mrs. Holton give to Elijah for his help with work on her property? (from Chapters 14 and 15)

A nickel.
A quarter.
A dollar.
A dime.
17)

What does Elijah tell Mrs. Bixby he will be doing until late the following day in chapter 19? (from Chapters 18 and 19)

Fishing.
Working for Mr. Segee.
Working with Mr. Leroy.
Helping Mr. Leroy buy supplies in Chatham.
18)

What does the writing on the letter to Mrs. Holton tell Elijah the letter contains? (from Chapters 12 and 13)

News of friends left behind.
Word of an approaching slave chaser.
News of a loved one's death.
A threat to return to slavery.
19)

What attacks Elijah as he approaches the stable where the preacher is supposed to be gambling in chapter 21? (from Chapters 20 and 21)

A bear.
A dog.
A mountain lion.
A boar.
20)

Why do the men in the village refuse to help Elijah help the slaves in chapter 23? (from Chapters 22, 23 and 24)

It is too dangerous.
All the above.
They could be forced into slavery.
They are frightened.
21)

What does Elijah say the other students must have found in chapter 10? (from Chapter 10)

A new refugee from slavery.
A strange animal.
A dead animal.
A dead body.
22)

Why does Mrs. Holton think that Mrs. Freeman's master did not tell her mother they were taking her to Michigan when she was a child? (from Chapters 14 and 15)

She might have run off with her.
She might have insisted on going herself.
She might have caused a rebellion amond the slaves.
She might have refused to let them take her.
23)

What does the refugee reveal he has been holding behind his back as Emma coaxed him out of the woods in chapter 11? (from Chapter 11)

A scythe.
A shotgun.
A knife.
A pistol.
24)

How many children does Mrs. Holton have? (from Chapters 14 and 15)

Four.
Three.
Two.
One.
25)

What does Mr. Leroy say Elijah is doing by using a derogatory term to address himself and his classmates? (from Chapters 6 and 7)

Keeping the hate alive.
Placing them back in the category of slave.
Degrading their intelligence.
Showing his own intelligence.
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