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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. How many passes in chapter 17 before the people of Buxton learn of Mr. Highgate's injuries?
(a) Three days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four days.

2. Who injured Mr. Highgate?
(a) Slavers.
(b) Villagers.
(c) The preacher.
(d) Police officers.

3. What does one of the farmer's in line for Madame Sabbar's show insist is wrong with the barker's claims about her skills?
(a) There are no lions in Canada.
(b) There are no tigers in Sweden.
(c) There are no tigers in Canada.
(d) There are no lions in Sweden.

4. Who told Elijah that swearing was a mistake you can't take back?
(a) Mr. Travis.
(b) Mr. Leroy.
(c) Mr. Brown.
(d) Mr. Douglass.

5. Who tells Elijah of Mr. Highgate's injuries in chapter 17?
(a) Emma.
(b) His mother.
(c) Cooter.
(d) Mrs. Highgate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elijah tell the reader in chapter 5 his mother does not cook well?

2. What reason does Elijah give to Mr. Leroy why he has to return by Saturday?

3. Who first showed Elijah the lake where he fishes and swims?

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

5. Why does Elijah want to attend the meeting in chapter 18?

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