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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. How did Jake feel as he left school the day he was supposed to do his book report?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Euphoric.
(d) Sad.

2. What bothered Skelly the most about James and Jake?
(a) All they talked about was cars and girls.
(b) They were always fighting.
(c) They were always goofing around and never got work done.
(d) They were too into their looks.

3. How did Jake get along with his cousin James?
(a) They were like brothers.
(b) They hated each other.
(c) Jake considered James his hero.
(d) They tolerated each other.

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

5. What did Skelly begin to call Jake?
(a) Claude Harper.
(b) Son.
(c) Aaron.
(d) Sherman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the old man react to the boys at first?

2. What did Jake tell Mrs. Russell the night Skelly disappeared?

3. What gift did Skelly give Jake after he was digging in the garden?

4. What did Jake and Skelly do after dinner every night?

5. What did Jake's teammates call his grandfather?

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