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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jacob meet up with Marlena the next morning in Chapter 7?
(a) Her private car.
(b) The menagerie tent.
(c) The cookhouse.
(d) The horse car.

2. What does Jacob miss about being older?
(a) His young appearance.
(b) His freedom.
(c) His independence.
(d) His health.

3. What does August provide for himself, Marlena, and Jacob before dinner?
(a) Expensive gifts.
(b) Expensive whiskey.
(c) Formal attire.
(d) Rare chocolates.

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

5. What is Jacob told as he runs toward the big top?
(a) Jacob is told Marlena has been injured
(b) Jacob is told August is looking for him
(c) Jacob is told the animals are stampeding
(d) Jacob is told the police are raiding the train

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does elderly Jacob become annoyed when Rosemary wakes him?

2. Why does a customer attack the sideshow barker?

3. Where is Jacob taken after it is decided he will remain with the circus to examine a sick animal?

4. What does Jacob promise to do for Marlena in Chapter 7?

5. Which animal is the most popular that day in the menagerie tent?

(see the answer key)

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