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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is John Brown?
(a) A preacher.
(b) An abolitionist.
(c) A slave owner.
(d) A politician.

2. Who does Elijah's mother tell him dies a thousand deaths in chapter 1?
(a) Cowboys.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Indians.
(d) Cowards.

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

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

5. On what day does chapter 1 take place?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Friday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the preacher accuse Elijah of doing to catch fish in chapter 3?

2. What does Elijah's mother tell him at the end of chapter 2 that leaves him confused?

3. What kind of horseflies does the preacher tell everyone lives in Buxton?

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

5. Why does Elijah set aside two of his newly caught fist for Mrs. Brown in chapter 3?

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