2. Why did Ma and Aunt Marguerite leave the room?
(a) They wanted to get some sleep.
(b) James and Jake were fighting again.
(c) They were hungry.
(d) They wanted to look out the window for Skelly.

3. What did the cops do at the park?
(a) They sent dogs on the scent.
(b) They set up a grid search.
(c) They sent divers into the lake.
(d) Nothing. They left it alone.

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

5. What was Jake thinking about Skelly at eight at night?
(a) He wondered if Skelly had food.
(b) He wondered if Skelly had a cozy bed.
(c) He was wondering who would remind Skelly to go to the bathroom.
(d) He wondered if Skelly knew how to get home.

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

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

8. When did Jake get home from searching?
(a) After an hour of searching.
(b) After lunch.
(c) After dark.
(d) The next day.

9. Why does Jake think Mr. Waxman is suspicious?
(a) The man always dresses in black.
(b) He never fully opens his door.
(c) He has never seen the man.
(d) The man won't look anyone in the eye.

10. What happened when Jake didn't do his report on time?
(a) He was given a detention.
(b) His average plummeted.
(c) The teacher gave him an extension.
(d) He started crying.

11. How do James and Jake get along at the dinner table?
(a) They refuse to interact.
(b) They don't stop fighting and bothering each other.
(c) They are on their best behavior.
(d) The are like best friends.

12. 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 hasn't had time to shower.
(d) He has never been late for school.

13. What book did Jake have to read for his report?
(a) Junie B. Jones.
(b) Harry Potter.
(c) The Pearl.
(d) The Graduate.

14. How did Mrs. Russell react when she saw what the cops found in the park?
(a) She couldn't take her eyes off it.
(b) She passed out.
(c) She mouthed a silent cuss word.
(d) She put it on her head, declaring that it wouldn't come off until Skelly came home.

15. What was Jake worried about after his dream?
(a) He worried that Skelly would become ill.
(b) He worried that Skelly would never know how much Jake loved him.
(c) He was worried that Skelly couldn't get a drink.
(d) He worried that Skelly drowned.