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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 Mr. Travis hit the top of his desk with in chapter 6?
(a) His pointing stick.
(b) His hand.
(c) His belt.
(d) His ruler.

2. What game do the kids decide to play once they reach the beach in chapter 14?
(a) Abolitionists and the slavers.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Cowboys and indians.
(d) Master and slave.

3. What kind of insect does the preacher claim in chapter 10 destroyed Abho's tribe?
(a) Cicadas.
(b) Mosquitos.
(c) Horsefly.
(d) Bama bee.

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

5. What is Mr. Leroy wearing in chapter 19?
(a) A backpack.
(b) A fancy leather belt.
(c) A long butcher's knife.
(d) The preacher's gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elijah mean when he says fragile in chapter 2?

2. Why does Elijah's father instruct Cooter to go get Emma in chapter 11?

3. What type of fruit does Elijah's mother ask him to pick in chapter 2?

4. Why does Elijah try to avoid leaving the church in his parents' company in chapter 14?

5. Where do many of the people of Buxton take their meals, as explained in chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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