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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what shape is the scar on Mrs. Taylor's back that the Miss Duncans say proves she is their sister, Alice?
(a) A circle.
(b) A moon.
(c) A heart.
(d) A square.

2. What is the set in Madame Sabbar's stage designed to look like?
(a) The rainforest of the Amazon.
(b) The jungles of Sweden.
(c) The forest of Arkansas.
(d) The woods of Buxton.

3. How many times do the people of Buxton ring the Liberty Bell when a new refugee arrives?
(a) Ten.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Five.

4. Who is Mr. Segee?
(a) The dry goods store owner.
(b) Eliajah's father.
(c) The stable owner.
(d) Elijah's teacher.

5. What does Elijah's family use their parlor for, as explained in chapter 5?
(a) Entertaining.
(b) Reading.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writing on the letter to Mrs. Holton tell Elijah the letter contains?

2. What is unusual, in Elijah's mind, about the way Mr. Leroy eats fish?

3. What excuse does Elijah's mother make for the bad jokes Mr. Segee makes?

4. What causes Elijah to have to return to Mr. Segee's in chapter 13 to trade Flapjack for a horse?

5. Where do Elijah and Cooter run to in the beginning of chapter 12?

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