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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Elijah think smoking has done to Samuel's body as he watches him undress in chapter 9?
(a) Made his skin a healthy shade of brown.
(b) Made his skin turn yellow.
(c) Made him strong and confident.
(d) Made him skinny and sickly.

3. Why does Mr. Leroy never eat until late in the day according to Elijah in chapter 5?
(a) He always waited for Elijah to bring him his meals.
(b) He never left his office till dark.
(c) He preferred to take his meals alone.
(d) He always worked later than everyone else.

4. Who is Mr. Segee?
(a) Eliajah's father.
(b) The stable owner.
(c) Elijah's teacher.
(d) The dry goods store owner.

5. How long ago does Charles Mondial Vaughn say he was knighted in chapter 10?
(a) Four years ago.
(b) Eight years ago.
(c) Fourteen years ago.
(d) Ten years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is tithing?

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

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

4. What story is Elijah telling Mr. Leroy in chapter 7?

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

(see the answer key)

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