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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can Jacob not change his clothes the next morning?
(a) Kinko blocks his access to their room.
(b) The horse needs immediate attention.
(c) Kinko has thrown all of Jacob's clothes away.
(d) Camel needs Jacob's help.

2. Why does Jacob take a train home?
(a) Jacob has been kicked out of school for disciplinary reasons.
(b) His parents can no longer afford his tuition.
(c) Jacob has been kicked out of school for poor grades.
(d) His parents were killed in a car crash.

3. Why does Jacob help Marlena with her horse?
(a) He wants to make a favorable impression on Uncle Al and August.
(b) He likes her and does not want her to suffer.
(c) He likes being in control of a situation.
(d) He is a kind person who will help anyone.

4. Why is Jacob in the assisted-living center?
(a) He is old.
(b) He wants to be near people his own age.
(c) He broke his hip and needs extra help while he recovers.
(d) He has no family to care for him.

5. Who wakes elderly Jacob in Chapter 5?
(a) His son.
(b) The new resident.
(c) His wife.
(d) Rosemary, the nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first job Jacob is given with the circus?

2. What makes Jacob ill in Chapter 7?

3. Why is class interrupted?

4. Where does Jacob end up sitting to eat his dinner?

5. Why is Jacob happy that he can remember the nurse's name is Rosemary?

(see the answer key)

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