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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jacob's one pleasure at the assisted-living center?
(a) The nurses who dote on him.
(b) The good food.
(c) The attention of the female residents.
(d) The time to read his favorite books.

2. Why does young Jacob meet with August in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Jacob meets with August to discuss his new job duties.
(b) Jacob meets with August to get his meal tickets.
(c) Jacom meets with August to thank him for his kindness the night before.
(d) Jacob meets with August in order to check on the sick horse.

3. Who does the bath water found for Jacob belong to?
(a) Camel.
(b) August.
(c) Earl.
(d) Kinko.

4. What does Jacob see outside the window?
(a) An advertisment for a new senility drug.
(b) A new resident arriving.
(c) A circus setting up a block or two away.
(d) A moving van at the house next door.

5. What does Jacob promise to do for Marlena in Chapter 7?
(a) To love her always.
(b) Put her horse out of its misery.
(c) Help her leave August.
(d) Protect her from Uncle Al and August.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Jacob lament about his current circumstances?

4. What does Jacob complain to the nurse about?

5. What does the new resident say that upsets Jacob?

(see the answer key)

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