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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a contest between Elijah throwing rocks and the preacher shooting his pistol, who wins?
(a) The preacher.
(b) They tie.
(c) They decide not to keep score.
(d) Elijah.

2. Why does Elijah think that Mr. Leroy wants to kill him in chapter 18?
(a) He told him to trust the preacher.
(b) He knew there was no Mr. Jarvey.
(c) He told the preacher to gamble away the money.
(d) He helped the preacher steal Mr. Leroy's money.

3. What are Cooter and Elijah looking at in chapter 1 when the preacher comes upon them?
(a) Dog tracks.
(b) Bird tracks.
(c) Bear tracks.
(d) Snake tracks.

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

5. Who first showed Elijah the lake where he fishes and swims?
(a) Mr. Leroy.
(b) Old Flapjack.
(c) Mr. Segee.
(d) The preacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sees the people hiding in the woods first in chapter 11?

2. What excuse does Elijah's mother make for the bad jokes Mr. Segee makes?

3. In what shape is the scar on Mrs. Taylor's back that the Miss Duncans say proves she is their sister, Alice?

4. What does Elijah's family use their parlor for, as explained in chapter 5?

5. What did Mr. Tillman accuse Mr. Holton of stealing, precipitating the beating that ended his life?

(see the answer key)

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