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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. In which direction does the preacher insist on going to look for the slave catchers in chapter 4?
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) East.

2. What things does Madame Sabbar shoot at in chapter 8?
(a) Candles and bulls-eye targets.
(b) Stuffed animals.
(c) Lions.
(d) Audience members.

3. For whom did Mr. Leroy build a house all by himself?
(a) Miss Duncan.
(b) Mrs. Johnson.
(c) Mrs. Holton.
(d) Mrs. Brown.

4. Who first showed Elijah the lake where he fishes and swims?
(a) Old Flapjack.
(b) Mr. Segee.
(c) The preacher.
(d) Mr. Leroy.

5. Who does Elijah say shares the classroom with the black children of Buxton in chapter 4?
(a) Indian and white children.
(b) White and Chinese children.
(c) French and Indian children.
(d) French and white children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Elijah's father told him that former slaves carry that other, freeborn people do not?

2. What does the mesmerist do after Samuel leaves the stage in chapter 9 that Elijah finds less impressive?

3. Who does Elijah's mother tell him dies a thousand deaths in chapter 1?

4. What is shooting out of the eyes of the white man in the poster that Elijah sees in chapter 9 and says will haunt him all his life?

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

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