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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. What type of fruit does Elijah's mother ask him to pick in chapter 2?
(a) Blueberries.
(b) Pears.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Apples.

2. Why does Elijah like to sit in the middle of the buckboard?
(a) To be far from the plow horse.
(b) To be with his friends.
(c) To avoid falling off.
(d) To hear good gossip.

3. 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 square.
(c) A circle.
(d) A heart.

4. What things does MaWee do for the carnival that he thinks Elijah has come to replace him at in chapter 10?
(a) Selling souvenirs.
(b) Cooking in the mess tent.
(c) Cleaning and working Madame Sabbar's show.
(d) Caring for the animals.

5. Why does Elijah set aside two of his newly caught fist for Mrs. Brown in chapter 3?
(a) To trade for a fresh pie.
(b) To trade for a fresh bushel of berries.
(c) To trade for a new book.
(d) To trade for a new magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Segee?

2. What is Mr. Leroy wearing in chapter 19?

3. What are Mr. Brown and Mr. Leroy holding as Elijah comes out of the school in chapter 4 that scares Elijah?

4. How many children does Mrs. Holton have?

5. Where does Elijah meet Mr. Leroy and Mr. Polite in the beginning of chapter 15?

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