Keeping Mr. John Holton Alive

How can you tell that "Keeping Mr. Holton Alive" is historical fiction?

• Tells a story with a happy ending

• Gives factual information

• Tells a story about the past

• Has stanzas and lines

In the Author's Note, it mentions several reasons why the Buxton Settlement thrived. Which is one important reason?

• People who chose to live in the settlement were required to purchase land, with very little interest loans.

• People who chose to live in the settlement paid rent.

The Buxton Settlement thrived because-

• it was located in Canada.

• it was self-sufficient.

• the people were all freed slaves.

• the people were all white.

What happened to Mrs. Holton's husband?

• He moved to another country.

• He was taken to Africa.

• He mysteriously disappeared.

• He was killed on May 7, 1859.

At first, Elijah didn't want to take the nickel, but he eventually took it. What convinced him to take it?

• He likes nickels more than dimes.

• It was better for him to take the nickel, than to allow Mrs. Holton to throw it away.

Based on the text, for what is the Buxton Settlement known for?

• its big celebrations

• its opportunity for freedom

• its customs

• its woodwork

What characteristic describes Mrs. Holton?

• Serious

• Mean

• Shy

• Generous

Which is a detail that shows what Elijah's relationship with his parents was like?

• I ran all the way home to tell Ma and Pa the good news?

• Mr. Leroy didn't even wipe the tears away.

Why does Mrs. Holton give Mr. Leroy so much money?

• because Mr. Leroy charges a lot

• because she doesn't know how to count

• because she wants Mr. Leroy to have his family, since she couldn't have her husband

• because she is mean

What conflict does Mr. Leroy face?

• Does he need to fire Elijah?

• Does he keep the box, with so much money?