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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Leroy say in chapter 16 in response to Mr. Freeman's warnings about the preacher?
(a) That he trusts the preacher.
(b) That it is his only option.
(c) That he cannot imagine a man of God would cheat him.
(d) That sometimes you have to have faith.

2. What concerns Elijah about the horse in chapter 20 he and Mr. Leroy are riding?
(a) It is lame.
(b) Mr. Leroy is pushing it too hard.
(c) It is too slow to get them to Michigan.
(d) It is too small to carry both he and Mr. Leroy.

3. Where does the ferry let Mr. Leroy and Elijah off at in chapter 20?
(a) Battle Creek.
(b) Ann Arbor.
(c) Lansing.
(d) Detroit.

4. What does Mr. Highgate say that the preacher did with his old rusty pistol?
(a) Threw it in the trash.
(b) Gave it to the ferry man.
(c) Threw it in the river.
(d) Gave it to a barmaid.

5. What does Elijah's father tell him he must learn to start doing in chapter 18?
(a) Stand up and face his punishment.
(b) Stand up and face a situation.
(c) Stop assuming the worst of people.
(d) Stop trusting people.

6. To whom does Elijah write a letter before leaving with Mr. Leroy in chapter 19?
(a) Emma.
(b) Mrs. Bixby.
(c) Cooter.
(d) His parents.

7. Who finds Elijah in the woods in chapter 18?
(a) Mr. Freeman.
(b) Mr. Leroy.
(c) Mr. Highgate.
(d) Mr. Polite.

8. Why does Elijah think that Mr. Leroy wants to kill him in chapter 18?
(a) He knew there was no Mr. Jarvey.
(b) He helped the preacher steal Mr. Leroy's money.
(c) He told the preacher to gamble away the money.
(d) He told him to trust the preacher.

9. Why does Elijah want to attend the meeting in chapter 18?
(a) They might need someone to read something for them.
(b) He wants to be a part of something grown up.
(c) He wants to hear the gossip.
(d) They might need his help.

10. What does Elijah tell Mrs. Bixby he will be doing until late the following day in chapter 19?
(a) Working with Mr. Leroy.
(b) Working for Mr. Segee.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Helping Mr. Leroy buy supplies in Chatham.

11. Why does Elijah go into Chatham in chapter 13?
(a) To check on the mail.
(b) To pick up a package for a neighbor.
(c) To buy groceries for his mother.
(d) To visit his friend.

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

13. What causes Elijah to have to return to Mr. Segee's in chapter 13 to trade Flapjack for a horse?
(a) Flapjack injured his leg.
(b) Mr. Leroy.
(c) Flapjack is moving too slow.
(d) Mr. Polite.

14. How many passes in chapter 17 before the people of Buxton learn of Mr. Highgate's injuries?
(a) Four days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Five days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the Liberty Bell presented to as engraved on the bell?

2. How long does it take Elijah to rewrite the statement for Mrs. Holton in chapter 15?

3. How much does Mrs. Holton give to Elijah for his help with work on her property?

4. How many times does Elijah realize they must ring the Liberty Bell with the arrival of a new family in chapter 12?

5. Why does Elijah refrain from speaking to the refugee boy in chapter 11?

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