Keeping John Holton Alive

1. What is the setting of this story?

• This story is set in Canada.
• This story is set in the state of New York in the United States.
• This story is set in Africa.
• This story is set in the deep South in the United States.

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2. What made the Elgin Settlement peculiar?

• It was a thriving settlement mostly populated with freed slaves.
• It was a settlement with strict rules.
• It was a successful settlement with good schools.
• This settlement was not peculiar, and was similar to settlements nearby.

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3. Which of the following characters was not alive in the story?

• John Holton was not alive in the story.
• Eli was not alive in the story.
• Mr. Leroy was not alive in the story.
• Mrs. Holton was not alive in the story.

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4. Why are there so many grammatical and spelling mistakes in the story?

• There are so many errors because the author wants to show the reader how these people sounded when they talked.
• There are so many errors because this is a primary source.
• There are so many errors because this is the rough draft of the story.
• There are so many errors because the words are meant to be poetic instead of formal.

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5. What job does Mrs. Holton give to Mr. Leroy?

• Mrs. Holton asks Mr. Leroy to carve a sign that will go over her door.
• Mrs. Holton asks Mr. Leroy to compose a message for her husband.
• Mrs. Holton asks Mr. Leroy to go and buy her husband from slave owners in the South.
• Mrs. Holton asks Mr. Leroy to fix her door.

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6. Why does Mr. Leroy need Eli's help?

• Mr. Leroy needs Eli to help him to check the writing for mistakes before he carves it.
• Mr. Leroy needs Eli to read the message to him while he carves it.
• Mr. Leroy needs Eli to hold the wood while he is carving it.
• Mr. Leroy needs Eli to help him go rock fishing.

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7. Who helps Eli to check the writing for any big mistakes?

• Mr. Travis helps Eli check for any big mistakes.
• Mr. Polite helps Eli check for any big mistakes.
• Mr. Leroy helps Eli check for any big mistakes.
• Mrs. Holton helps Eli check for any big mistakes.

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7. How does Mr. Leroy react when Mrs. Holton gives him the box?

• Mr. Leroy explains that he needs money for payment and cannot accept a box.
• Mr. Leroy thanks Mrs. Holton for the pretty box.
• Mr. Leroy is disappointed, but he understands that Mrs. Holton pays with peculiar things.
• Mr. Leroy gets visibly angry and scares Eli.

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8. What does Mrs. Holton give Mr. Leroy for carving the sign?

• Mrs. Holton gives Mr. Leroy $2,200 in gold.
• Mrs. Holton gives Mr. Leroy a nickel.
• Mrs. Holton gives Mr. Leroy an empty, hand-carved, wooden box.
• Mrs. Holton gives Mr. Leroy new carving tools.

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9. Why does Mrs. Holton give Mr. Leroy so much money for his help?

• Mrs. Holton gives Mr. Leroy so much money so Mr. Leroy can buy his wife and children's freedom.
• Mrs. Holton gives Mr. Leroy so much money because she wants Mr. Leroy to keep it safe.
• Mrs. Holton gives Mr. Leroy so much money because he made such a fine sign.
• Mrs. Holton gives Mr. Leroy so much money because the exchange rate for American dollars is ridiculous.

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