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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. For whom does Mr. Leroy work?
(a) Mr. Taylor.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Elijah's father.
(d) Mrs. Holton.

2. What does Elijah's mother tell him at the end of chapter 2 that leaves him confused?
(a) To trust in something he cannot see.
(b) To ignore his own instincts.
(c) To respect all adults except the preacher.
(d) To disregard things adults have told him.

3. Who does Mr. Leroy tell Elijah in chapter 7 cut off his little finger of his left hand?
(a) An overseer.
(b) A slave.
(c) A white slave owner.
(d) An Indian.

4. What term does Elijah's mother use for exaggeration in story telling in chapter 2?
(a) Beefing up.
(b) Embellishment.
(c) Prettying up.
(d) Lies.

5. On what day does chapter 3 take place?
(a) Friday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Sunday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elijah think scares away the small fish and attracts the big fish?

2. Why does Elijah's mother warn him not to stay out too late in chapter 5?

3. In a contest between Elijah throwing rocks and the preacher shooting his pistol, who wins?

4. Why does Mr. Leroy never eat until late in the day according to Elijah in chapter 5?

5. In which direction does the preacher insist on going to look for the slave catchers in chapter 4?

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