A Day for Remembrance Quiz

What is the main reason Eli's father wants him to focus on school?

• To keep him away from danger

• Because education is a path to freedom

• To make him a better worker

• Because he dislikes Eli's company

What does Eli's mother emphasize about education?

• It is not as important as work

• It is only for boys

• It is a privilege and a path to freedom

• It is a waste of time

Why is Eli excited to join his father on the tenth day?

• He wants to see the racecourse

• He gets to skip school

• He believes something important is happening

• He wants to meet his friends

What transformation is taking place at the racecourse?

• It is being used for horse races again

• It is being rebuilt as a jail

• It is being converted into a memorial site

• It is being turned into a park

How does Eli feel about the work done for the soldiers?

• He wishes he had stayed home

• He is proud of the contribution

• He feels it was unnecessary

• He thinks it was too difficult

What role does Eli play during the memorial procession?

• He sings a song

• He carries the flag

• He gives a speech

• He leads the procession

What is the significance of the flowers during the memorial event?

• They are placed on the graves of soldiers

• They symbolize the beauty of freedom

• They are given as gifts to the attendees

• They are used to decorate the stage

What is the community's reaction during the memorial event?

• They are silent and somber

• They are joyful and celebratory

• They are angry and resentful

• They are indifferent and uninterested

What does Eli reflect on at the end of the event?

• The hard work he did

• The freedom and education he now has

• The beauty of the flowers

• The speeches given by the officers

What does the flag symbolize during the event?

• The soldiers' sacrifice and peace

• The unity of the community

• The end of slavery

• Victory in battle