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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elijah's father say to the new refugees as they grow accustomed to the idea of being free in chapter 11?
(a) He lectures them on the rules of Buxton.
(b) He points out the beauty of the sky and land.
(c) He explains what will happen to them next.
(d) He tells them his story of escape from slavery.

2. What does the refugee girl seem to think Emma is in chapter 11?
(a) A celebrity.
(b) A haint.
(c) A conjurer.
(d) A monster.

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

4. Why does Elijah dislike the fact that Mr. Travis teaches both school and Sunday school?
(a) He cannot play pranks on Mr. Travis.
(b) He dislikes studying the Bible.
(c) He dislikes studying math in Latin.
(d) He cannot fool him into thinking he is sensical.

5. What excuse does Elijah make at the beginning of chapter 7 for his treatment of Mr. Leroy?
(a) He was angry with his mother.
(b) He was annoyed.
(c) He was tired.
(d) He was frustrated with Cooter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who injured Mr. Highgate?

2. What does Mr. Travis ask the class each morning as he begins the days lessons?

3. What does Mr. Leroy say his son's name is in chapter 7?

4. What does Elijah think in chapter 6 will happen to Mr. Travis after he teaches the students about a family breeding contest?

5. What does Mr. Highgate say that the preacher did with his old rusty pistol?

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