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

2. How long after Elijah was Emma born?
(a) Two days.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Six days.

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

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

5. How many passes in chapter 17 before the people of Buxton learn of Mr. Highgate's injuries?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Five days.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Cooter point out in chapter 6 have not been checking up on Mr. Travis?

3. What does Mr. Leroy do in the beginning of chapter 16 that he feels he must apologize for?

4. What excuse does Elijah make at the beginning of chapter 7 for his treatment of Mr. Leroy?

5. What does Mr. Travis ask the class each morning as he begins the days lessons?

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