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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. Why does Elijah say he thinks Mr. Leroy must be a good listener in chapter 7?
(a) He has lots of friends.
(b) He is kind and gentle.
(c) He does not express many opinions.
(d) He does not talk much.

2. What does the preacher always tote as mentioned by Elijah in chapter 1?
(a) A fancy wallet.
(b) A fancy hat.
(c) A mystery pistol and holder.
(d) A mystery lasso and shotgun.

3. What kind of food did Frederick Douglass compare Elijah's birth to in chapter 2?
(a) Bacon.
(b) Cherry pie.
(c) Ham.
(d) Pound cake.

4. Why does Elijah's mother warn him not to stay out too late in chapter 5?
(a) So he will not be too tired to do his chores early in the morning.
(b) So he will can visit with the neighbors before bed.
(c) So he will be home in time to say his prayers.
(d) So he can have dessert with the familiy.

5. What term does Elijah's mother use for exaggeration in story telling in chapter 2?
(a) Prettying up.
(b) Lies.
(c) Embellishment.
(d) Beefing up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elijah think smoking has done to Samuel's body as he watches him undress in chapter 9?

2. Who offers to take several of Elijah's fish to relieve him of his burden in chapter 5?

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

4. Who does Mr. Leroy tell Elijah in chapter 7 cut off his little finger of his left hand?

5. What is the set in Madame Sabbar's stage designed to look like?

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