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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What weapon does Madame Sabbar use in her act in chapter 8?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Slingshot.
(c) Guns.
(d) Knives.

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

3. What is Elijah's symbolic last name?
(a) Freejack.
(b) Freeson.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Freeman.

4. How does Elijah know in chapter 6 that Mr. Travis feels strongly about the subject for the day?
(a) He allowed the students to come into the classroom early to prepare.
(b) He underlined it three times.
(c) He told them about it half a dozen times before that day.
(d) He moved around the room excitedly as he spoke.

5. What story is Elijah telling Mr. Leroy in chapter 7?
(a) The one of Cooter and Mr. Travis.
(b) One of Mrs. Holton's savings to buy her husband.
(c) One about Old Flapjack.
(d) One about his mother's fear of toads.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the preacher say Elijah will be doing by attending the carnival in chapter 8?

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

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

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

5. What is the point of view of this novel?

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