Elijah Of Buxton Quiz

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Take this short quiz about the book "Elijah of Buxton".

Questions and Answers

1.

What did the Preacher do with Mr. Leroy's money?
- A.
  
  He bought some land in Michigan
- B.
  
  He bought a new pistol
- C.
  
  He gave it to the Underground Railroad
- D.
  
  He lost it all gambling
Correct Answer
D. He lost it all gambling

Explanation
The preacher lost Mr. Leroy's money gambling.

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2.

Who said, "Do you see how much she love you, boy?"
- A.
  
  Mrs. Chloe
- B.
  
  Emma Collins
- C.
  
  Sarah Freeman
- D.
  
  Mr. Travis
Correct Answer
A. Mrs. Chloe

Explanation
Mrs. Chloe said, "Do you see how much she loves you, boy?" This indicates that Mrs. Chloe is observing someone's affection towards the boy and pointing it out.

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3.

How old was Elijah Freeman?
- A.
  
  13
- B.
  
  18
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  11
Correct Answer
D. 11

Explanation
Elijah Freeman was 11 years old.

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4.

The setting is the time and place of the story. About what year is the setting for this novel?
- A.
  
  1840
- B.
  
  1861
- C.
  
  1776
- D.
  
  1889
Correct Answer
B. 1861

Explanation
The correct answer is 1861. This can be inferred from the question which asks about the year of the setting for the novel. The other options, 1840, 1776, and 1889, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.

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5.

What signaled that new folks had arrived to Buxton?
- A.
  
  The school was closed
- B.
  
  Guns were shot into the air
- C.
  
  Fireworks were lit
- D.
  
  The Liberty Bell was rung
Correct Answer
D. The Liberty Bell was rung

Explanation
The ringing of the Liberty Bell signaled that new folks had arrived to Buxton. This suggests that the ringing of the bell was a tradition or a customary way to announce the arrival of new people to the town. It may have been a way for the community to come together and celebrate the arrival of newcomers.

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6.

How much money did Mrs. Holton give Mr. Leroy?
- A.
  
  $2200
- B.
  
  $500
- C.
  
  $3000
- D.
  
  $1500
Correct Answer
A. $2200

Explanation
The question asks for the amount of money Mrs. Holton gave Mr. Leroy. The correct answer is $2200, as stated.

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7.

What useful skill made Elijah an expert in chunking stones?
- A.
  
  He could throw stones weighing 50 pounds
- B.
  
  He could throw with his two feet
- C.
  
  He could throw equally well with both hands
- D.
  
  He could hit his target even when blindfolded
Correct Answer
C. He could throw equally well with both hands

Explanation
Elijah's ability to throw equally well with both hands made him an expert in chunking stones. This skill allowed him to have a balanced and consistent throwing technique, regardless of which hand he used. By being ambidextrous, he had a greater range of motion and accuracy, which ultimately made him proficient in throwing stones.

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8.

Which word best described the Preacher?
- A.
  
  Loyal
- B.
  
  Hard-working
- C.
  
  Dishonest
- D.
  
  Artistic
Correct Answer
C. Dishonest

Explanation
The word "dishonest" best describes the Preacher because it implies that the Preacher is not truthful or trustworthy. This suggests that the Preacher may be deceitful, manipulative, or fraudulent in some way. The other options, such as "loyal," "hard-working," and "artistic," do not convey the same negative connotations as "dishonest." Therefore, "dishonest" is the most fitting word to describe the Preacher based on the given options.

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9.

What kind of an animal was Old Flapjack?
- A.
  
  Dog
- B.
  
  Mule
- C.
  
  Horse
- D.
  
  Cow
Correct Answer
B. Mule

Explanation
Old Flapjack is most likely a mule because mules are the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. They are known for their strength, endurance, and surefootedness. Mules are commonly used as working animals, particularly in agriculture and transportation. Given that Old Flapjack is referred to as an animal, it is unlikely to be a dog, horse, or cow, as they are different species. Therefore, the most reasonable option is that Old Flapjack is a mule.

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10.

What did Elijah trade Mrs. Brown his fish for?
- A.
  
  Money
- B.
  
  Baked goods
- C.
  
  Eggs
- D.
  
  Milk
Correct Answer
B. Baked goods

Explanation
Elijah traded his fish for baked goods.

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11.

The Preacher doesn’t mind that the carnival is a sham, but he wants no part of it when he realizes that the owner is . . .
- A.
  
  Stealing money from old people
- B.
  
  Teaching children to lie
- C.
  
  Racist
- D.
  
  Not going to hire Elijah
Correct Answer
D. Not going to hire Elijah

Explanation
The Preacher doesn't mind that the carnival is a sham, indicating that he is not concerned about the dishonesty or deception involved. However, when he realizes that the owner is not going to hire Elijah, it suggests that the Preacher has a personal connection or investment in Elijah's employment. This is likely the reason why he wants no part of the carnival, as he doesn't want to support or be associated with someone who would not hire Elijah.

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Elijah Of Buxton Quiz

What did the Preacher do with Mr. Leroy's money?

Who said, "Do you see how much she love you, boy?"

How old was Elijah Freeman?

The setting is the time and place of the story. About what year is the setting for this novel?

What signaled that new folks had arrived to Buxton?

How much money did Mrs. Holton give Mr. Leroy?

What useful skill made Elijah an expert in chunking stones?

Which word best described the Preacher?

What kind of an animal was Old Flapjack?

What did Elijah trade Mrs. Brown his fish for?

The Preacher doesn’t mind that the carnival is a sham, but he wants no part of it when he realizes that the owner is . . .