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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are Cooter and Elijah looking at in chapter 1 when the preacher comes upon them?
(a) Snake tracks.
(b) Bird tracks.
(c) Bear tracks.
(d) Dog tracks.

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

4. Why does Elijah consider in chapter 3 missing some of the targets the preacher wants him to hit?
(a) He does not want to seem too perfect in case the preacher accused him of conjuring.
(b) He does not want the preacher to tell his mother he can throw rocks so accurately.
(c) He does not want the preacher to know how good he is.
(d) He does not want the preacher to tell everyone in town how good he is.

5. Which type of animal does Elijah claim he prefers to ride in chapter 3?
(a) An ox.
(b) A mule.
(c) A horse.
(d) A bull.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Elijah once overhear his father call the preacher?

2. What does Elijah tell the reader in chapter 5 his mother does not cook well?

3. In what two parts does Elijah separate his chores?

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

5. In what country does Elijah live with his family?

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