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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 excuse does Elijah make at the beginning of chapter 7 for his treatment of Mr. Leroy?
(a) He was angry with his mother.
(b) He was frustrated with Cooter.
(c) He was tired.
(d) He was annoyed.

2. Who sees the people hiding in the woods first in chapter 11?
(a) Elijah's dad.
(b) Elijah.
(c) Emma.
(d) Cooter.

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

4. What does Mr. Leroy say about Elijah when Mr. Freeman tells him to leave them alone in chapter 16?
(a) He's smart.
(b) He's not a gossip.
(c) He's his friend.
(d) He's grown.

5. Who does Emma disrespectfully speak to before speaking to Elijah, as noted in chapter 10?
(a) The wall.
(b) A mule.
(c) The grownups.
(d) Cooter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Leroy say in chapter 16 in response to Mr. Freeman's warnings about the preacher?

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

3. What does Mr. Highgate say that the preacher did with his old rusty pistol?

4. Why does Elijah dislike the fact that Mr. Travis teaches both school and Sunday school?

5. What are Elijah and his father doing in the beginning of chapter 11?

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