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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. In which direction does the preacher insist on going to look for the slave catchers in chapter 4?
(a) South.
(b) West.
(c) North.
(d) East.

2. What does a notice in the post office window in Chatham tell Elijah to do?
(a) Go to the dry goods store.
(b) Go to the police station.
(c) Go home, the post office is closed.
(d) Go to the post master's house.

3. Who does the preacher say he is looking for in chapter 10 when he approaches the tents?
(a) Samuel.
(b) The owner.
(c) MaWee.
(d) Madame Sabbar.

4. 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 to be forced to behave.
(c) He is embarrassed by his mother's devotion to church.
(d) He does not want Mr. Taylor to talk to his parents about his schoolwork.

5. To what does Elijah compare his conscious in chapter 24?
(a) A rabid animal.
(b) A snake.
(c) A talkative child.
(d) A toad.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What kind of horseflies does the preacher tell everyone lives in Buxton?

4. Who offers to take several of Elijah's fish to relieve him of his burden in chapter 5?

5. Where did the preacher tell people he got the fancy pistol he carries on his hip, as Elijah explains it in chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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