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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 has Elijah's father told him that former slaves carry that other, freeborn people do not?
(a) An understanding of God's grace.
(b) Horrific mental scars.
(c) The burden of hard work.
(d) A sense of self respect.

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 points out the beauty of the sky and land.
(b) He lectures them on the rules of Buxton.
(c) He explains what will happen to them next.
(d) He tells them his story of escape from slavery.

3. Who injured Mr. Highgate?
(a) Villagers.
(b) The preacher.
(c) Police officers.
(d) Slavers.

4. Where did Mr. Travis grow up?
(a) Ontario.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) Ohio.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What happened to Mr. Leroy's daughter?

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

5. What does Mr. Travis hit the top of his desk with in chapter 6?

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