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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22, 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does MaWee ask Elijah to read to him in chapter 10?
(a) A passage from the Bible.
(b) A sign for Madame Sabbar's show.
(c) A contract he signed with the owner of the carnival.
(d) A letter his mother sent him.

2. Why does Elijah try to avoid leaving the church in his parents' company in chapter 14?
(a) He wants to run around with his friends.
(b) He does not want Mr. Taylor to talk to his parents about his schoolwork.
(c) He does not want to be forced to behave.
(d) He is embarrassed by his mother's devotion to church.

3. How long does it take Elijah to rewrite the statement for Mrs. Holton in chapter 15?
(a) A day.
(b) An hour.
(c) Three days.
(d) A week.

4. What does Mr. Leroy do in the beginning of chapter 16 that he feels he must apologize for?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Hit Elijah.
(c) Cursed.
(d) Cry.

5. Where do Elijah and Cooter run to in the beginning of chapter 12?
(a) The schoolhouse.
(b) The church.
(c) The dry goods store.
(d) The mayor's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason is Cooter being punished again in chapter 18?

2. What excuse does Elijah's mother make for the bad jokes Mr. Segee makes?

3. What are Elijah and his father doing in the beginning of chapter 11?

4. What things does MaWee do for the carnival that he thinks Elijah has come to replace him at in chapter 10?

5. What does Elijah say the other students must have found in chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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