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

2. What does Mr. Travis ask the class each morning as he begins the days lessons?
(a) Are you ready to learn, are you ready to grow?
(b) Are you ready to learn, ready to increase your knowledge?
(c) Are you ready to expand your horizons?
(d) Are you ready to prepare for your futures?

3. Who warns Elijah in the beginning of chapter 8 of the preacher's presence?
(a) The barn cat.
(b) Mr. Leroy.
(c) Old Flapjack.
(d) Mr. Segee.

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

5. What lesson was the class in the middle of in chapter 4 when the children were escorted home in small groups?
(a) Latin.
(b) Reading.
(c) Math.
(d) Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Philip Wise tell the children that Frederick Douglass refuses to come back to Buxton in chapter 4?

2. Where do many of the people of Buxton take their meals, as explained in chapter 5?

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

4. Who does Elijah say shares the classroom with the black children of Buxton in chapter 4?

5. What does Elijah think in chapter 6 will happen to Mr. Travis after he teaches the students about a family breeding contest?

(see the answer key)

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