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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 Mr. Leroy do in the beginning of chapter 16 that he feels he must apologize for?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Hit Elijah.
(c) Cry.
(d) Cursed.

2. What did Frederick Douglass say the second hardest step to take toward freedom is?
(a) Deciding where to go.
(b) The first.
(c) The last.
(d) Making the decision.

3. What does Mr. Travis hit the top of his desk with in chapter 6?
(a) His pointing stick.
(b) His ruler.
(c) His belt.
(d) His hand.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Elijah of Mr. Highgate's injuries in chapter 17?

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

3. Why does Elijah refrain from speaking to the refugee boy in chapter 11?

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

5. Who does Elijah believe Mr. Leroy wants to harm at the end of chapter 17?

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