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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Elijah's father told him that former slaves carry that other, freeborn people do not?
(a) An understanding of God's grace.
(b) Horrific mental scars.
(c) A sense of self respect.
(d) The burden of hard work.

2. Who does Elijah's mother tell him dies a thousand deaths in chapter 1?
(a) Cowboys.
(b) Cowards.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Indians.

3. What does Elijah think in chapter 6 will happen to Mr. Travis after he teaches the students about a family breeding contest?
(a) He will be arrested for indecency.
(b) He will be sent back to America.
(c) He will be fired and sent home.
(d) He will be tar and feathered.

4. What does Elijah's father say to the new refugees as they grow accustomed to the idea of being free in chapter 11?
(a) He tells them his story of escape from slavery.
(b) He explains what will happen to them next.
(c) He lectures them on the rules of Buxton.
(d) He points out the beauty of the sky and land.

5. How long does it take Elijah to rewrite the statement for Mrs. Holton in chapter 15?
(a) An hour.
(b) A day.
(c) Three days.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lesson was the class in the middle of in chapter 4 when the children were escorted home in small groups?

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

3. Who does Elijah say shares the classroom with the black children of Buxton in chapter 4?

4. Who offers to take several of Elijah's fish to relieve him of his burden in chapter 5?

5. What excuse does Elijah's mother make for the bad jokes Mr. Segee makes?

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