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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 -18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jessie leave her oil lamp lit when she waits outside the Benton's cabin in Chapter 1?
(a) For comfort.
(b) She doesn't leave it lit.
(c) To keep warm.
(d) So her mother can see her.

2. In Chapter 10, what amazes Jessie about the ground?
(a) That it is clean.
(b) That it is flat.
(c) That it is brick.
(d) That it is gray.

3. In Chapter 14, why does the fat man yell at Jessie?
(a) Because she is blocking his path.
(b) Because she is walking in the middle of a street.
(c) Because she is trespassing.
(d) Because she is drinking unsafe water.

4. In Chapter 9, why does the tour guide say people moved to Clifton?
(a) So they could live how they wanted to.
(b) Because they had no where else to go.
(c) So they could run social experiments.
(d) Because they were paid to live there.

5. What does Ma do before leaving the Bentons' house in Chapter 1?
(a) Nails a sign to the door.
(b) Says a prayer.
(c) Faints.
(d) Lights a small fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What historical town does Ma compare Clifton to?

2. What does Ma say Mr. Clifton would miss too much if he lived in Clifton?

3. Why does Ma suggest Jessie meet with Mr. Neely in Chapter 5?

4. Who does Ma say Miles Clifton wanted to visit his village?

5. What makes Jessie wonder if slavery has been overturned in Chapter 8?

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