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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why did Reverend King purchase land in Canada and not the United States?
He had lived in Canada and knew it had better weather.
He knew there was nowhere in the US that African Americans would be free.
He thought that Canada had more job opportunities.
He thought land was cheaper in Canada.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What are two reasons that the author attributes to the success of the town of Buxton.
wealth and violence
freedom and discrimination
appreciation of freedom and set of strict rules.
slave owners and slaves
- 3. Multiple Choice
When was the town of Buxton established and by whom?
In 1948 by Martin Luther King.
In 1849 by King James.
In 1960 by Reverend Al Sharpton.
In 1849 by a white minister named Reverend William King.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Who did Mr. Polite want to give the task of writing the sign to?
Elijah
little Collins gal
Leroy
William
- 5. Multiple Choice
What did Mrs. Holton want to place over her house?
She wanted a large picket fence to protect her.
She wanted a big sign saying she was free.
She wanted a sign that told everyone how her husband was killed and how she did not forget it.
She wanted a sign that showed off her business.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why do you think Elijah spent so much time thinking what he should write for Mrs. Holton's sign?
It was very important for him to get a better job.
It was very important for him because it would show off his skills.
It was very important because it meant alot to Mrs. Holton and he did not want to let her down.
Mr. Leroy had promised him a good amount of money.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What did Mrs. Holton offer Elijah for his service?
a shiny gold coin
a wooden box
a dollar
a nickel
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why did Elijah not want to take what Mrs. Holton offered him?
His parents would be upset if he took her money.
He did not think he deserved it because he had done a bad job.
He knew that he deserved much more than what she was giving.
Mrs. Holton had promised him something else.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What did Mrs. Holton give Mr. Leroy?
She gave him her land so that he could grow crops.
She gave him the tools that her husband used to own.
She gave him up to 2,200 dollars in gold.
She gave him a letter to write to his family.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What promise did Mr. Leroy make to Mrs. Holton for her payment?
He told her that he could bring her husband back.
He promised to work her land for the rest of his life.
He promised that every slave would be free.
He promised that he would give Elijah a job.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How long have Mr. Leroy's family been enslaved?
10 years
15 years
4 years
1 year
- 12. Multiple Choice
After looking back at the title of this story, who was the author of this story?
Mr. Leroy
Mr. Polite
Mrs. Holton
Elijah
- 13. Multiple Choice
The skier had to endure freezing temperatures. What does the word endure mean?
to be frozen
to survive or continue existing
to be able to ski very well
to make something more difficult
- 14. Multiple Choice
Take a few minutes to ponder the question before you answer it. What does the word ponder mean?
to quickly react
to do it as fast as you can
to think long and carefully
to talk in a British accent
- 15. Multiple Choice
When the queen saw the prince she said "what a strapping young man." What does strapping mean?
weak and sick
full of illness
ugly and heavy
strong and healthy
- 16. Multiple Choice
The wedding commenced as soon as the bride got there. What does commenced mean?
ended
did not begin on time
began or started
had to be halted by police
- 17. Multiple Choice
A strange commotion in the hallway distracted him from his test. What does the word commotion mean?
quiet
loud noise or activity
silence
too much studying
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