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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elijah use to blow his nose in chapter 11 instead of blowing it onto the ground?
(a) His hanky.
(b) A leaf.
(c) His shirtsleeve.
(d) His shirttail.

2. What does Elijah's father say to the new refugees as they grow accustomed to the idea of being free in chapter 11?
(a) He lectures them on the rules of Buxton.
(b) He tells them his story of escape from slavery.
(c) He explains what will happen to them next.
(d) He points out the beauty of the sky and land.

3. What does Mr. Leroy say in chapter 16 in response to Mr. Freeman's warnings about the preacher?
(a) That sometimes you have to have faith.
(b) That it is his only option.
(c) That he trusts the preacher.
(d) That he cannot imagine a man of God would cheat him.

4. What does the refugee reveal he has been holding behind his back as Emma coaxed him out of the woods in chapter 11?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A knife.
(c) A scythe.
(d) A shotgun.

5. Who does Cooter point out in chapter 6 have not been checking up on Mr. Travis?
(a) The local mayor.
(b) The school board.
(c) The grownups.
(d) The local bishop.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the refugee girl seem to think Emma is in chapter 11?

3. What does Mr. Leroy say Elijah is doing by using a derogatory term to address himself and his classmates?

4. What does Mr. Leroy say about Elijah when Mr. Freeman tells him to leave them alone in chapter 16?

5. What does Elijah think in chapter 6 will happen to Mr. Travis after he teaches the students about a family breeding contest?

(see the answer key)

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