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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. Why does Elijah dislike the fact that Mr. Travis teaches both school and Sunday school?
(a) He dislikes studying math in Latin.
(b) He dislikes studying the Bible.
(c) He cannot play pranks on Mr. Travis.
(d) He cannot fool him into thinking he is sensical.

2. What is Mr. Leroy's scar on his chest in the shape of?
(a) A letter S.
(b) A cross.
(c) A ranch's brand.
(d) A letter T.

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

4. What does Mr. Leroy say Elijah is doing by using a derogatory term to address himself and his classmates?
(a) Degrading their intelligence.
(b) Keeping the hate alive.
(c) Placing them back in the category of slave.
(d) Showing his own intelligence.

5. What story is Elijah telling Mr. Leroy in chapter 7?
(a) One about his mother's fear of toads.
(b) One of Mrs. Holton's savings to buy her husband.
(c) The one of Cooter and Mr. Travis.
(d) One about Old Flapjack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the preacher say his friend John Jarvey will do to help Mr. Leroy in chapter 16?

2. What does the refugee reveal he has been holding behind his back as Emma coaxed him out of the woods in chapter 11?

3. What does Mr. Leroy say he wants to do with the money Mrs. Holton gave him?

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

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

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