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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Elijah's mother make for the bad jokes Mr. Segee makes?
(a) He drinks too much.
(b) He was dropped on his head as a child.
(c) He is from Mississippi.
(d) He is old.

2. What name does the preacher give to Elijah in chapter 10?
(a) Ahbo.
(b) Asia.
(c) Aloa.
(d) Alli.

3. What is shooting out of the eyes of the white man in the poster that Elijah sees in chapter 9 and says will haunt him all his life?
(a) Laser beams.
(b) Lightening bolts.
(c) Pinwheels.
(d) Bullets.

4. Why does Elijah's mother warn him not to stay out too late in chapter 5?
(a) So he can have dessert with the familiy.
(b) So he will be home in time to say his prayers.
(c) So he will not be too tired to do his chores early in the morning.
(d) So he will can visit with the neighbors before bed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is tithing?

3. What story is Elijah telling Mr. Leroy in chapter 7?

4. Who does the preacher say he is looking for in chapter 10 when he approaches the tents?

5. What is Elijah's symbolic last name?

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