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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elijah's mother tell him at the end of chapter 2 that leaves him confused?
(a) To disregard things adults have told him.
(b) To ignore his own instincts.
(c) To respect all adults except the preacher.
(d) To trust in something he cannot see.

2. What does Elijah think scares away the small fish and attracts the big fish?
(a) The way the horseflies drown in the water.
(b) The way the horseflies fly above the water.
(c) The way the horseflies dive bomb the water.
(d) The way the horseflies move on the water's surface.

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

4. What kind of cookies does Elijah's mother tell him Mrs. Brown baked for him in chapter 1?
(a) Walnut and sugar cookies.
(b) Gingerbread cookies.
(c) Chocolate chip cookies.
(d) Brownie cookies.

5. On what day does chapter 3 take place?
(a) Friday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Sunday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first showed Elijah the lake where he fishes and swims?

2. What are Cooter and Elijah looking at in chapter 1 when the preacher comes upon them?

3. What does Elijah say in chapter 3 the preacher likes to do when he is talking?

4. On what day does chapter 1 take place?

5. Who is Mr. Segee?

(see the answer key)

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