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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does MaWee ask Elijah to read to him in chapter 10?
(a) A contract he signed with the owner of the carnival.
(b) A sign for Madame Sabbar's show.
(c) A letter his mother sent him.
(d) A passage from the Bible.

2. What is Elijah told to throw stones at to demonstrate his skills in chapter 10?
(a) Fish.
(b) Candles.
(c) Pictures of lions.
(d) Bulls-eyes.

3. Who warns Elijah in the beginning of chapter 8 of the preacher's presence?
(a) Mr. Segee.
(b) The barn cat.
(c) Old Flapjack.
(d) Mr. Leroy.

4. What type of material does the mesmerist convince Samuel his clothing is made out of while he is hypnotized in chapter 9?
(a) Cashmere.
(b) Silk.
(c) Nylon.
(d) Cotton.

5. What is the full title of the carnival that is coming to Chatham?
(a) Carnival of Exotics.
(b) Carnival of Games.
(c) Carnival of Fascination.
(d) Carnival of Oddities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Madame Sabbar use in her act in chapter 8?

2. How many times does Elijah realize they must ring the Liberty Bell with the arrival of a new family in chapter 12?

3. How many times do the people of Buxton ring the Liberty Bell when a new refugee arrives?

4. Who offers to take several of Elijah's fish to relieve him of his burden in chapter 5?

5. Who first showed Elijah the lake where he fishes and swims?

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