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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 what country does Elijah live with his family?
(a) America.
(b) Canada.
(c) Australia.
(d) England.

2. What does Mr. Leroy say about Elijah when Mr. Freeman tells him to leave them alone in chapter 16?
(a) He's not a gossip.
(b) He's his friend.
(c) He's smart.
(d) He's grown.

3. What does the mesmerist do after Samuel leaves the stage in chapter 9 that Elijah finds less impressive?
(a) Hypnotizes members of the audience.
(b) Does a juggling act.
(c) Hypnotizes the preacher.
(d) Attempts to conjure a rabbit out of a hat.

4. How many times do the people of Buxton ring the Liberty Bell when a new refugee arrives?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty.

5. In which direction does the preacher insist on going to look for the slave catchers in chapter 4?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. What languages does Elijah claim to be able to speak in chapter 10?

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

3. What is Elijah ashamed of about himself as he and his father walk out of the woods in chapter 18?

4. What reason does Elijah give to Mr. Leroy why he has to return by Saturday?

5. What does Elijah say the other students must have found in chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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