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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jacob notice about one of his grandfather's neighbors?
(a) He is getting shorter by the month.
(b) He has a white film over his eyes.
(c) He is in a wheelchair.
(d) He is getting taller every month.

2. From where had Abe escaped the Nazis?
(a) France.
(b) Hungary.
(c) Poland.
(d) Holland.

3. What is one story Abe tells Jacob?
(a) About a school for peculiar children.
(b) About how Jacob's mother dies.
(c) About a medium who makes a prophesy about Jacob.
(d) About how Jacob's father became so rigid.

4. Why does Jacob not leave his home after the death of his grandfather?
(a) Because he is confused.
(b) Because he is obsessed with video games.
(c) Because he is fearful.
(d) Because he is angry.

5. According to Jacob's father, what were the monsters to which Abe refers?
(a) A gang of boys who were wild on the streets of Prague during WWII.
(b) A gang of boys who were wild on the streets of Belgrade during WWII.
(c) A cruel orphanage manager.
(d) Nazi soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cause of the recent change Jacob discusses?

2. What happens to Jacob's grandfather as he ages?

3. Who is Ricky?

4. What does Jacob say he will do when his grandfather calls?

5. Why does Jacob and Ricky's friendship end?

(see the answer key)

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