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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many bears did Elijah picture in the woods around Buxton due to his father's strict warnings about the area?
(a) So many they blocked the light from passing through the trees.
(b) Not enough to piece together a single fur coat.
(c) So many he would trip over them as he walked through the trees.
(d) So few a small group of men could kill them all.

2. For whom does Mr. Leroy work?
(a) Mr. Taylor.
(b) Mrs. Brown.
(c) Elijah's father.
(d) Mrs. Holton.

3. What does the preacher accuse Elijah of doing to catch fish in chapter 3?
(a) Lying.
(b) Bewitching.
(c) Cheating.
(d) Conjuring.

4. In a contest between Elijah throwing rocks and the preacher shooting his pistol, who wins?
(a) Elijah.
(b) They tie.
(c) The preacher.
(d) They decide not to keep score.

5. Which type of animal does Elijah claim he prefers to ride in chapter 3?
(a) A bull.
(b) A horse.
(c) An ox.
(d) A mule.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of cookies does Elijah's mother tell him Mrs. Brown baked for him in chapter 1?

2. On what day does chapter 1 take place?

3. Who is Mr. Segee?

4. What does Elijah think scares away the small fish and attracts the big fish?

5. On what day does chapter 3 take place?

(see the answer key)

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