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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 things does Madame Sabbar shoot at in chapter 8?
(a) Candles and bulls-eye targets.
(b) Lions.
(c) Audience members.
(d) Stuffed animals.

2. Where do many of the people of Buxton take their meals, as explained in chapter 5?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The dining room.
(c) In the yard outside.
(d) At a group meeting place near the schoolyard.

3. What name does the preacher give to Elijah in chapter 10?
(a) Ahbo.
(b) Aloa.
(c) Alli.
(d) Asia.

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

5. What does Elijah tell the reader in chapter 5 his mother does not cook well?
(a) Cakes, pies, and cookies.
(b) Beef and potatoes.
(c) Fish and vegetables.
(d) Everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elijah go into Chatham in chapter 13?

2. What does the mesmerist do after Samuel leaves the stage in chapter 9 that Elijah finds less impressive?

3. What does the preacher say Elijah will be doing by attending the carnival in chapter 8?

4. What is unusual, in Elijah's mind, about the way Mr. Leroy eats fish?

5. What does the writing on the letter to Mrs. Holton tell Elijah the letter contains?

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