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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

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 the preacher to know how good he is.
(b) He does not want the preacher to tell everyone in town how good he is.
(c) He does not want the preacher to tell his mother he can throw rocks so accurately.
(d) He does not want to seem too perfect in case the preacher accused him of conjuring.

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

3. What excuse does Elijah's mother make for the bad jokes Mr. Segee makes?
(a) He is old.
(b) He is from Mississippi.
(c) He drinks too much.
(d) He was dropped on his head as a child.

4. For whom does Mr. Leroy work?
(a) Mr. Taylor.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Elijah's father.
(d) Mrs. Holton.

5. What is tithing?
(a) A type of prayer.
(b) A tip for the local preacher.
(c) A financial donation to the church.
(d) A type of hymnal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of animal does the preacher claim Elijah and Cooter are tracking in chapter 1?

2. What term does Elijah's mother use for exaggeration in story telling in chapter 2?

3. In a contest between Elijah throwing rocks and the preacher shooting his pistol, who wins?

4. What type of fruit does Elijah's mother ask him to pick in chapter 2?

5. Who is Mr. Segee?

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