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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Elijah meet Mr. Leroy and Mr. Polite in the beginning of chapter 15?
(a) Mrs. Holton's.
(b) The church.
(c) The garden.
(d) The sawmill.

2. What is unusual, in Elijah's mind, about the way Mr. Leroy eats fish?
(a) He only eats the head.
(b) He eats everything, even the bones.
(c) He only eats the soft eyes.
(d) He only eats the hard fins.

3. What are Mr. Brown and Mr. Leroy holding as Elijah comes out of the school in chapter 4 that scares Elijah?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Knives.
(c) Guns.
(d) Chains.

4. In a contest between Elijah throwing rocks and the preacher shooting his pistol, who wins?
(a) Elijah.
(b) They tie.
(c) The preacher.
(d) They decide not to keep score.

5. What type of fruit does Elijah's mother ask him to pick in chapter 2?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Pears.
(c) Blueberries.
(d) Apples.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elijah think that they should not have church on Sundays?

2. What game do the kids decide to play once they reach the beach in chapter 14?

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

4. What does Elijah learn has happened to the postman in Chatham in chapter 13?

5. Who does the preacher say he is looking for in chapter 10 when he approaches the tents?

(see the answer key)

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