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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Elijah ashamed of about himself as he and his father walk out of the woods in chapter 18?
(a) He did not run very far.
(b) He cried.
(c) He ran.
(d) He tore his pants.

2. What type of material does the mesmerist convince Samuel his clothing is made out of while he is hypnotized in chapter 9?
(a) Silk.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Nylon.
(d) Cashmere.

3. What does the writing on the letter to Mrs. Holton tell Elijah the letter contains?
(a) A threat to return to slavery.
(b) News of friends left behind.
(c) News of a loved one's death.
(d) Word of an approaching slave chaser.

4. What kind of food did Frederick Douglass compare Elijah's birth to in chapter 2?
(a) Cherry pie.
(b) Ham.
(c) Pound cake.
(d) Bacon.

5. What is Elijah helping Mr. Leroy to make for Mrs. Holton in chapter 15?
(a) A gate for her front yard.
(b) A sign for her bakery.
(c) A sign honoring her husband.
(d) A pillar for her house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Elijah and Cooter run to in the beginning of chapter 12?

2. Who lives next door to Mrs. Holton in Buxton?

3. Why does Elijah set aside two of his newly caught fist for Mrs. Brown in chapter 3?

4. How many children does Mrs. Holton have?

5. Why does Elijah say he thinks Mr. Leroy must be a good listener in chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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