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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Jake his name?
(a) His mother.
(b) His classmates.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His best friend.

2. How does Jake's mom feel about Jake's role as caregiver to Skelly?
(a) She doesn't think about it at all.
(b) She thinks it isn't a big deal.
(c) She feels guilty about it.
(d) She expects it.

3. What was Skelly wearing?
(a) A heavy winter coat.
(b) HIs favorite pajamas.
(c) Pants, but no shirt.
(d) White painter's overalls.

4. What did Jake have to do before school?
(a) Get Skelly up and ready.
(b) Make his lunch.
(c) His book report.
(d) Call his friend for a ride.

5. How does Mrs. Russell treat Skelly?
(a) She is condescending.
(b) She forces him to obey her rules.
(c) She takes very good care of him and is patient with him.
(d) She has little tolerance for his absentmindedness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when Jake was telling his Valentine's story to his mother?

2. What does Jake's mom say the result of his bitterness will be?

3. How do the boys feel when they think the man is deaf?

4. What did Skelly teach Jake to do at a very young age?

5. What did the family eat for dinner the night Skelly disappeared?

(see the answer key)

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