Elijah of Buxton

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word fortitude?

• excitement

• happiness

• strength

• uncertainty

What does the word stoop mean?

• a tower with one or more balconies

• a basement with stairs leading upward

• a rooftop with views of the surrounding area

• a platform with steps at the front of a building

What does the word rigors mean?

• moderate opinions

• extreme hardships

• absolute honesty

• rigid acceptance

What does the word eavesdropping mean?

• loudly speaking to one another

• secretly listening to a conversation

• truthfully sharing important information

• cautiously communicating with strangers

If a person is disposed to something, he or she has

• certain tendencies.

• unlikely emotions.

• positive thoughts.

• extreme dislike.

Which word has the opposite meaning of the word undaunted?

• afraid

• courageous

• regular

• soothing

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word infinite?

• definite

• insignificant

• self-centered

• unending

What does the word retaliation mean?

• acceptance

• concern

• return

• revenge

Read the following questions carefully. You may look back at the selection to help find the answer to each question. What is the setting of the story?

• present-day Virginia

• Canada in the mid 1800s

• present-day American South

• American South in the mid 1800s

What is Elijah’s problem in the story?

• He did not know how to read.

• Everyone thinks he is too fragile.

• He had to deliver some bad news.

• He did not want to go to Chatham.