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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 moved around the room excitedly as he spoke.
(c) He told them about it half a dozen times before that day.
(d) He underlined it three times.

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

3. What excuse does Elijah's mother make for the bad jokes Mr. Segee makes?
(a) He was dropped on his head as a child.
(b) He is from Mississippi.
(c) He drinks too much.
(d) He is old.

4. What name does the preacher give to Elijah in chapter 10?
(a) Alli.
(b) Asia.
(c) Aloa.
(d) Ahbo.

5. What does Elijah's family use their parlor for, as explained in chapter 5?
(a) Eating.
(b) Reading.
(c) Entertaining.
(d) Sleeping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does MaWee ask Elijah to read to him in chapter 10?

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

3. What kind of horseflies does the preacher tell everyone lives in Buxton?

4. What are Cooter and Elijah looking at in chapter 1 when the preacher comes upon them?

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

(see the answer key)

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