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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. Why does Elijah consider in chapter 3 missing some of the targets the preacher wants him to hit?
(a) He does not want to seem too perfect in case the preacher accused him of conjuring.
(b) He does not want the preacher to tell everyone in town how good he is.
(c) He does not want the preacher to know how good he is.
(d) He does not want the preacher to tell his mother he can throw rocks so accurately.

2. Who offers to take several of Elijah's fish to relieve him of his burden in chapter 5?
(a) Mrs. Brown.
(b) Miss Duncan.
(c) Mr. Leroy.
(d) Mr. Waller.

3. Which type of animal does Elijah claim he prefers to ride in chapter 3?
(a) A horse.
(b) A bull.
(c) An ox.
(d) A mule.

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

5. Why does Mr. Leroy never eat until late in the day according to Elijah in chapter 5?
(a) He never left his office till dark.
(b) He preferred to take his meals alone.
(c) He always worked later than everyone else.
(d) He always waited for Elijah to bring him his meals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the preacher tell people he got the fancy pistol he carries on his hip, as Elijah explains it in chapter 4?

2. In what country does Elijah live with his family?

3. Why does Elijah dislike the fact that Mr. Travis teaches both school and Sunday school?

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

5. What lesson was the class in the middle of in chapter 4 when the children were escorted home in small groups?

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