Chapter 13--Elijah of Buxton Quiz

Where does Elijah travel to so he can pick up the mail?

• Chatham

• Charleston

• Chatterly

• Cheatertown

Why does Mr. Segee tell Elijah to get the mail on a different animal other than Old Flapjack?

• He's afraid that Old Flapjack might die.

• He's expecting a package and wants it soon.

• He wants Old Flapjack to plow his field.

• He is always harrassing Elijah about Old Flapjack.

What does Elijah predict about the letter he has picked up?

• It's a birthday card.

• It's a letter to his Ma and Pa.

• It's a letter offering to buy Old Flapjack.

• It's a letter full of bad news.

Why does Ma bring a pie to Miss Holton?

• Miss Holton is hungry.

• She is trying to be courteous.

• She is trying to show Miss Holton what a bad baker she is.

• She's going to throw at Miss Holton's face.

While delivering the letter to Miss Holton, Ma tells Elijah that she expects him to act:

• like he doesn't understand

• sad and weepy

• strong

• a fool

What was the main worry about Miss Holton after she heard the news about her husband?

• that she thinks it is a lie.

• that she would become hysterical

• that she didn't understand the news

• that she would faint

How does Miss Holton put a positive spin on the sad news she receives?

• she says that she already knew about it.

• she says that she hopes he knows how beautiful their free daughters are.

• Both a and b

• Neither a nor b

Which best describes how Elijah feels emotionally after reading the letter out loud?

• proud, but ready to cry

• proud, but angry

• proud, but ready to laugh

• proud, but hungry for some pie