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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 does Elijah tell the reader in chapter 5 his mother does not cook well?
(a) Fish and vegetables.
(b) Everything.
(c) Beef and potatoes.
(d) Cakes, pies, and cookies.

2. Why does Elijah set aside two of his newly caught fist for Mrs. Brown in chapter 3?
(a) To trade for a fresh pie.
(b) To trade for a fresh bushel of berries.
(c) To trade for a new magazine.
(d) To trade for a new book.

3. Where did Mr. Travis grow up?
(a) New York.
(b) California.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Ontario.

4. Who offers to take several of Elijah's fish to relieve him of his burden in chapter 5?
(a) Mr. Waller.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Mr. Leroy.
(d) Miss Duncan.

5. What does Elijah's mother tell him at the end of chapter 2 that leaves him confused?
(a) To trust in something he cannot see.
(b) To respect all adults except the preacher.
(c) To ignore his own instincts.
(d) To disregard things adults have told him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Mr. Leroy that Elijah is not as smart as Emma Collins?

2. What does Mr. Leroy say about Elijah when Mr. Freeman tells him to leave them alone in chapter 16?

3. To whom does Elijah write a letter before leaving with Mr. Leroy in chapter 19?

4. In what two parts does Elijah separate his chores?

5. What does Mr. Travis hit the top of his desk with in chapter 6?

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