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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of animal does the preacher claim Elijah and Cooter are tracking in chapter 1?
(a) A hoop snake.
(b) A snipe bird.
(c) A wild injun dog.
(d) A rabid bear.

2. What does Elijah's mother tell him at the end of chapter 2 that leaves him confused?
(a) To respect all adults except the preacher.
(b) To trust in something he cannot see.
(c) To ignore his own instincts.
(d) To disregard things adults have told him.

3. What does the preacher always tote as mentioned by Elijah in chapter 1?
(a) A mystery pistol and holder.
(b) A fancy hat.
(c) A fancy wallet.
(d) A mystery lasso and shotgun.

4. On what day does chapter 1 take place?
(a) Friday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Monday.

5. In what country does Elijah live with his family?
(a) Australia.
(b) America.
(c) Canada.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of food did Frederick Douglass compare Elijah's birth to in chapter 2?

2. What is tithing?

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

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

5. Why does Elijah set aside two of his newly caught fist for Mrs. Brown in chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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