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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uncle Al tell Jacob about the possibility of a job with the circus?
(a) Jacob has a job, but he will not be paid for a trial period of several weeks.
(b) Uncle Al gives Jacob a job, but it is dependent on his ability to save the horse.
(c) Uncle Al tells Jacob to leave the train, he is not a good enough vet to justify the expense of keeping him on.
(d) Uncle Al tells Jacob to leave, they cannot afford another worker.

2. Who is Uncle Al?
(a) The accountant for the circus.
(b) The owner of the circus
(c) The manager of the performers
(d) The manager of the animals

3. What is August suspicious of?
(a) Job cuts by Uncle Al.
(b) Jacob and Marlena.
(c) That Rosie is not intelligent enough to learn a performance.
(d) Stealing by one of his employees.

4. What new animal does Uncle Al buy?
(a) A lion.
(b) An elephant.
(c) A giraffe.
(d) A llama.

5. What does Jacob do that causes Marlena to leave him alone in an alley?
(a) Jacob makes fun of Marlena's torn stockings.
(b) Jacob kisses Marlena.
(c) Jacob tells Marlena she should divorce August.
(d) Jacob tells Marlena she should not drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Jacob upset with Uncle Al in Chapter 9?

2. Who does Camel attempt to speak to on Jacob's behalf?

3. How do Marlena and Jacob get separated from August?

4. What animal is Jacob to examine the following morning?

5. What has Uncle Al pushed the circus to reach?

(see the answer key)

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