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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 kind of horseflies does the preacher tell everyone lives in Buxton?
(a) The least annoying ones.
(b) The biggest and most onery ones.
(c) The best eating ones.
(d) The noisiest ones.

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

3. Who does Mr. Freeman suggest go with the preacher to make a deal with John Jarvey?
(a) Mr. Travis.
(b) Mr. Leroy.
(c) Mr. Polite.
(d) Mr. Highgate.

4. Who does Elijah's mother tell him dies a thousand deaths in chapter 1?
(a) Indians.
(b) Cowboys.
(c) Cowards.
(d) Politicians.

5. What attacks Elijah as he approaches the stable where the preacher is supposed to be gambling in chapter 21?
(a) A dog.
(b) A bear.
(c) A mountain lion.
(d) A boar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who injured Mr. Highgate?

2. Why does Philip Wise tell the children that Frederick Douglass refuses to come back to Buxton in chapter 4?

3. Who is Elijah surprised to find the other students surrounding in chapter 10?

4. What does Elijah tell Chloe as he sits and speaks to her in chapter 22?

5. What does the preacher say Elijah will be doing by attending the carnival in chapter 8?

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