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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does one of the farmer's in line for Madame Sabbar's show insist is wrong with the barker's claims about her skills?
(a) There are no tigers in Canada.
(b) There are no tigers in Sweden.
(c) There are no lions in Canada.
(d) There are no lions in Sweden.

3. Why does Mr. Leroy never eat until late in the day according to Elijah in chapter 5?
(a) He preferred to take his meals alone.
(b) He always worked later than everyone else.
(c) He always waited for Elijah to bring him his meals.
(d) He never left his office till dark.

4. Who first showed Elijah the lake where he fishes and swims?
(a) Mr. Leroy.
(b) Mr. Segee.
(c) The preacher.
(d) Old Flapjack.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the mesmerist do after Samuel leaves the stage in chapter 9 that Elijah finds less impressive?

2. What does the preacher accuse Elijah of doing to catch fish in chapter 3?

3. What term does Elijah's mother use for exaggeration in story telling in chapter 2?

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

5. Who does Cooter point out in chapter 6 have not been checking up on Mr. Travis?

(see the answer key)

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