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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. What does the mesmerist do after Samuel leaves the stage in chapter 9 that Elijah finds less impressive?
(a) Hypnotizes the preacher.
(b) Attempts to conjure a rabbit out of a hat.
(c) Does a juggling act.
(d) Hypnotizes members of the audience.

2. Where did the preacher tell people he got the fancy pistol he carries on his hip, as Elijah explains it in chapter 4?
(a) He took it as a tithe payment from a devoted Christian.
(b) He bought it in Detroit.
(c) He found it in the woods.
(d) He inherited from a dead brother.

3. What did Mr. Tillman accuse Mr. Holton of stealing, precipitating the beating that ended his life?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Gold.
(d) Silver.

4. What does Elijah notice about the mesmerist's eyes the upset him in chapter 9?
(a) His eyes seem to see nothing.
(b) He has three sets of eyes.
(c) His eyes are a strange color.
(d) He has two sets of eyes.

5. What is unusual, in Elijah's mind, about the way Mr. Leroy eats fish?
(a) He only eats the head.
(b) He eats everything, even the bones.
(c) He only eats the hard fins.
(d) He only eats the soft eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does MaWee ask Elijah to read to him in chapter 10?

2. What languages does Elijah claim to be able to speak in chapter 10?

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

4. Which type of animal does Elijah claim he prefers to ride in chapter 3?

5. Where do many of the people of Buxton take their meals, as explained in chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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