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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do two of the three boys do when they see the man in the dumpster?
(a) Turn away in embarrassment.
(b) Taunt him.
(c) Help the man.
(d) Remain quiet.

2. Who came to Familiy Night dinner?
(a) Aunt Marguerite and James.
(b) Jake, Mom, and Skelly.
(c) No-one.
(d) The church family.

3. What was used to remind Skelly of things?
(a) Stories.
(b) Post-it notes.
(c) Counseling sessions.
(d) Phone calls.

4. What job did Skelly take on when Jake was in first grade?
(a) Substitute teacher.
(b) Car mechanic.
(c) Room mother.
(d) Nanny.

5. What did Skelly do that he had never done before when Jake asked him to play catch?
(a) He took out a cooking glove.
(b) He didn't respond at all.
(c) He swore.
(d) He ran outside without waiting for Jake.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened when Thorbert brought the picture to Skelly?

3. Why did Lanna have to leave early?

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

5. What was surprising about Mrs. Russell?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Skelly embarrass Jake during the sleepover?

2. How did the boys react when they saw the old man?

3. What happens when Jake's mom tries to give him a "normal" life?

4. What happened when Jake stayed after school one day to play football?

5. How does Skelly react when Jake tries to get him to play ball?

6. Why was Jake living with his grandfather?

7. What happened at the dinner table on Valentine's Day that bothered Jake?

8. What happened when Jake had breakfast in the restaurant with Skelly and his mom?

9. How did Skelly's nickname for Thorbert change him?

10. How did the old man react to the boys?

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