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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. Who lives next door to Mrs. Holton in Buxton?
(a) Mr. Leroy.
(b) Miss Duncan.
(c) Mrs. Highgate.
(d) Mrs. Brown.

2. Where do Elijah and Cooter run to in the beginning of chapter 12?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) The dry goods store.
(c) The church.
(d) The mayor's house.

3. What is shooting out of the eyes of the white man in the poster that Elijah sees in chapter 9 and says will haunt him all his life?
(a) Bullets.
(b) Lightening bolts.
(c) Pinwheels.
(d) Laser beams.

4. What does Elijah say in chapter 3 the preacher likes to do when he is talking?
(a) Spit.
(b) Eat.
(c) Wave his arms around.
(d) Stamp his feet.

5. What does Mr. Leroy say his son's name is in chapter 7?
(a) Adam.
(b) Jebediah.
(c) Elijah.
(d) Ezekial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Mr. Travis grow up?

2. How many times do the people of Buxton ring the Liberty Bell when a new refugee arrives?

3. What does Elijah think scares away the small fish and attracts the big fish?

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

5. What is Elijah helping Mr. Leroy to make for Mrs. Holton in chapter 15?

(see the answer key)

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