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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Elijah's mother tell him dies a thousand deaths in chapter 1?
(a) Cowboys.
(b) Cowards.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Indians.

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

3. What does MaWee ask Elijah to read to him in chapter 10?
(a) A letter his mother sent him.
(b) A sign for Madame Sabbar's show.
(c) A passage from the Bible.
(d) A contract he signed with the owner of the carnival.

4. Where did Cooter see Mr. Travis on the Saturday before the opening of chapter 6?
(a) The community eating pavilion.
(b) The dry goods store.
(c) The sawmill.
(d) Church.

5. Where do many of the people of Buxton take their meals, as explained in chapter 5?
(a) In the yard outside.
(b) The dining room.
(c) At a group meeting place near the schoolyard.
(d) The kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first showed Elijah the lake where he fishes and swims?

2. Who does Cooter point out in chapter 6 have not been checking up on Mr. Travis?

3. Why does Elijah dislike the fact that Mr. Travis teaches both school and Sunday school?

4. Which type of animal does Elijah claim he prefers to ride in chapter 3?

5. What does Elijah say the other students must have found in chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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