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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Travis ask the class each morning as he begins the days lessons?
(a) Are you ready to learn, are you ready to grow?
(b) Are you ready to learn, ready to increase your knowledge?
(c) Are you ready to expand your horizons?
(d) Are you ready to prepare for your futures?

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

3. What does Elijah's family use their parlor for, as explained in chapter 5?
(a) Entertaining.
(b) Eating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Reading.

4. What story is Elijah telling Mr. Leroy in chapter 7?
(a) One about his mother's fear of toads.
(b) One about Old Flapjack.
(c) One of Mrs. Holton's savings to buy her husband.
(d) The one of Cooter and Mr. Travis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elijah's mother tell him at the end of chapter 2 that leaves him confused?

2. Who told Elijah that swearing was a mistake you can't take back?

3. In what two parts does Elijah separate his chores?

4. What type of fruit does Elijah's mother ask him to pick in chapter 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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