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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 excuse does Elijah make at the beginning of chapter 7 for his treatment of Mr. Leroy?
(a) He was annoyed.
(b) He was tired.
(c) He was frustrated with Cooter.
(d) He was angry with his mother.

2. Which type of animal does Elijah claim he prefers to ride in chapter 3?
(a) A mule.
(b) A horse.
(c) An ox.
(d) A bull.

3. On what day does chapter 1 take place?
(a) Monday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Friday.

4. What reason does Elijah give to Mr. Leroy why he has to return by Saturday?
(a) He needs to go to a party.
(b) He needs to help his father clear some stumps around Mrs. Holton's.
(c) He needs to study for a Latin test.
(d) He needs to help his mother with the preserves.

5. Who does Elijah say shares the classroom with the black children of Buxton in chapter 4?
(a) French and white children.
(b) White and Chinese children.
(c) Indian and white children.
(d) French and Indian children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cooter express as odd as he and Elijah wait outside the school on Monday morning in chapter 10?

2. Who was the Liberty Bell presented to as engraved on the bell?

3. What type of material does the mesmerist convince Samuel his clothing is made out of while he is hypnotized in chapter 9?

4. Why does Elijah dislike the fact that Mr. Travis teaches both school and Sunday school?

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

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