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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Leroy plan on getting to Michigan?
(a) On a horse.
(b) By train.
(c) In a wagon.
(d) By boat.

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

4. What does Elijah learn has happened to the postman in Chatham in chapter 13?
(a) He fell and broke his leg.
(b) He was hit in the head by his horse.
(c) He was hit in the head by a thief.
(d) He broke his arm.

5. Who does Elijah believe Mr. Leroy wants to harm at the end of chapter 17?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Mr. Highgate.
(c) Mr. Jarvey.
(d) The preacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Freeman suggest go with the preacher to make a deal with John Jarvey?

2. How many slaves does Elijah discover chained in the stable with the preacher?

3. What is Elijah helping Mr. Leroy to make for Mrs. Holton in chapter 15?

4. Why does Elijah prefer to ride mules, as he discusses in chapter 20?

5. What does Elijah's father say to the new refugees as they grow accustomed to the idea of being free in chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who grabs Elijah as he is making his way to the meeting in chapter 18? For what reason?

2. Why does Elijah's father not trust the preacher to take Mr. Leroy's money and arrange for the purchase of his family?

3. Why does Elijah tell the villagers in chapter 20 that he has an aunt waiting for him close by?

4. From whom does Mrs. Holton receive a letter? What does this letter say?

5. What is significant about Emma Collins?

6. What is the subject of the meeting that takes place in chapter 18?

7. What happened to Mr. Highgate? For what reason? How did he get back to Buxton?

8. What is a haint? What does Elijah see in chapter 21 that he believes is a haint?

9. What is among the supplies Elijah collects in chapter 19 for his trip to Michigan to help Mr. Leroy recover his money?

10. For what reason does Mr. Leroy want to go to Michigan? Why does he want to take Elijah?

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