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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. Why does Elijah try to avoid leaving the church in his parents' company in chapter 14?
(a) He wants to run around with his friends.
(b) He does not want to be forced to behave.
(c) He does not want Mr. Taylor to talk to his parents about his schoolwork.
(d) He is embarrassed by his mother's devotion to church.

2. In what shape is the scar on Mrs. Taylor's back that the Miss Duncans say proves she is their sister, Alice?
(a) A moon.
(b) A heart.
(c) A square.
(d) A circle.

3. Who told Elijah that swearing was a mistake you can't take back?
(a) Mr. Douglass.
(b) Mr. Brown.
(c) Mr. Leroy.
(d) Mr. Travis.

4. To whom does Elijah write a letter before leaving with Mr. Leroy in chapter 19?
(a) Mrs. Bixby.
(b) Cooter.
(c) His parents.
(d) Emma.

5. How many children does Mrs. Holton have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is tithing?

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

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

4. What does the refugee girl seem to think Emma is in chapter 11?

5. What does Cooter express as odd as he and Elijah wait outside the school on Monday morning in chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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