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There was no doubt that the town would endure.

• A. close

• B. collapse

• C. conquer

• D. continue

I had to ponder what to take with me for two weeks at summer camp.

• A. ask

• B. pack

• C. purchase

• D. think

The commotion outside was caused by a flock of sparrows chasing a crow.

• A. accident

• B. noise

• C. peacefulness

• D. shadow

The parade commenced at 9:00 A.M. when the marching band performed.

• A. ended

• B. gathered

• C. paused

• D. started

Which word is a synonym for strapping in the sentence below? James was a strapping figure who could lift the hundred pound bag with ease.

• A. fragile
• B. strong
• C. tall
• D. unusual

What is the purpose of the Author’s Note? (page 218-219)

• A. to describe the setting
• B. to tell about the writer
• C. to introduce the characters
• D. to explain the plot of the story

Where does the selection take place?

• A. a large ranch in Canada
• B. a settlement in the South
• C. a black community in Canada
• D. a woodworker’s shop in the South

What do readers learn about Mr. Leroy?

• A. He cannot read or write.
• B. He cannot carve pictures.
• C. He does not like Mrs. Holton.
• D. He does not like to carve wood.

Why does it take Elijah so long to return with the new writing? (222-223)

• A. He is too busy with schoolwork.
• B. He wants to get the words just right.
• C. He is still learning how to read and write.
• D. He checks that Mrs. Holton likes what he wrote.

What does Mr. Leroy plan to do with the money Mrs. Holton gives him? (228)

• A. buy a new home
• B. travel to see his family
• C. buy his family’s freedom
• D. hire someone to work for her