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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jacob sleep his first night in his new sleeping quarters?
(a) In a soft bed.
(b) On a hammock.
(c) Under a wet and mildewed blanket.
(d) In a sleeping bag borrowed from his roommate.

2. What does Uncle Al order be done with Jacob?
(a) Uncle Al wants Jacob handed over to the police.
(b) Uncle Al wants Jacob placed in the animal car.
(c) Uncle Al wants Jacob given a job with the clowns.
(d) Uncle Al wants Jacob thrown from the train.

3. Why does Jacob help the barker?
(a) Its the right thing to do.
(b) It ingratiates him with the workers.
(c) It ingratiates him with the circus owner.
(d) It gets him a better job.

4. What person in Jacob's life has recently died?
(a) His child.
(b) His wife.
(c) His long time friend.
(d) His doctor.

5. What did Jacob's father do for a living?
(a) He was a doctor.
(b) He was a store clerk.
(c) He was a farmer.
(d) He was a veterinarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jacob see for the first time during the cooch show?

2. What school does Jacob attend?

3. Why does Jacob dislike this guest?

4. What is Jacob told as he runs toward the big top?

5. What is the only thing Jacob is able to take from his parents' home?

(see the answer key)

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