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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jake feel about Skelly when Skelly came with his mom to pick him up from the football field?
(a) He felt depressed about his life with Skelly.
(b) He hated Skelly.
(c) He was happy Skelly recognized him.
(d) He felt pity.

2. What was the cop's attitude?
(a) He thought carefully about every move he made.
(b) He was acting tired.
(c) He was care-free and easy-going.
(d) He was ready to hunt Skelly down.

3. Skelly decided Jake was ____________.
(a) A delivery boy.
(b) His son.
(c) An enemy.
(d) His old best friend Claude Harper.

4. What did Mrs. Russell do while Skelly was gone?
(a) She called friends asking for help in finding him.
(b) She stayed away, but called each day.
(c) She still came over every day.
(d) She prayed.

5. What did the cab driver notice about Skelly when he first saw him?
(a) He looked like a homeless person right down to his dirty clothes.
(b) He was very eloquent.
(c) He was good at collecting things.
(d) He had nice shoes and a nice haircut.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jake get to be Valentine King?

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

3. Why did Ma sit near the door?

4. Why did Jake's mom feel guilty when Skelly was in the dumpster?

5. Where did Skelly live when Jake was born?

(see the answer key)

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