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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jake frustrated when his mom tells him he might be late for school?
(a) He still has to dress Skelly.
(b) He hasn't had time to shower.
(c) He has never been late for school.
(d) He is late all the time, so she should be used to it.

2. What happened to Thorbert after Skelly gave him the nickname?
(a) He stopped crying in class, his hair grew thicker, and he started projecting his voice.
(b) He decided to start behaving.
(c) He became the class outcast.
(d) Nothing.

3. Who was the passenger in the cab?
(a) Skelly.
(b) Jake.
(c) Ma.
(d) Mrs. Russell.

4. How did Jake feel about taking his grandfather to the bathroom to wash his hands?
(a) He didn't want to do it.
(b) He thought it was pretty funny that little Jake had to help big Skelly.
(c) It made him sad to realize his grandfather couldn't do it himself.
(d) He was happy to help the man who used to help him.

5. What happened to Skelly?
(a) He was injured.
(b) He stole from the grocery store.
(c) He hurt someone by accident.
(d) He wandered away fromt he Senior Center.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does the newscaster say Skelly answer to?

2. How did Jake get to be Valentine King?

3. What did Jake tell Mrs. Russell when he helped her get in the car?

4. What was the cop's attitude?

5. Where was Mrs. Russell taking Skelly the morning Jake had to give his report?

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