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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jacob recommend be done for the horse?
(a) The horse should be given to a farmer who could stall it properly.
(b) The horse should be treated with special medications.
(c) The horse should be taken to an animal hospital.
(d) The horse should be stalled and taken off its feed.

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

3. Who does Camel attempt to speak to on Jacob's behalf?
(a) Walter
(b) Marlena
(c) August
(d) Uncle Al

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

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

6. What has made Marlena angry with August in Chapter 9?
(a) August fed her horse to the big cats.
(b) August fired Jacob.
(c) August hit Marlena for a percieved hurt.
(d) August called Marlena an unkind name.

7. What is a cooch show in the circus?
(a) A show where animals do tricks.
(b) A show where a woman sings into a conch shell.
(c) A show where women strip for customers.
(d) A show where a woman does tricks on horseback.

8. What does Jacob risk by helping Marlena with her horse?
(a) His veterinarian career.
(b) His life.
(c) His job.
(d) His safety.

9. Who reluctantly helps Jacob with Marlena's horse?
(a) Kinko.
(b) August.
(c) Camel.
(d) Marlena.

10. What does Rosemary help Jacob do next?
(a) Rosemary helps Jacob out of bed.
(b) Rosemary helps Jacob trim his toenails.
(c) Rosemary helps Jacob take a shower.
(d) Rosemary helps Jacob brush his hair.

11. What animal appears to be missing from the circus?
(a) A lion.
(b) A yak.
(c) A llama.
(d) An elephant.

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

13. Why is class interrupted?
(a) A student let a mouse go in class.
(b) There is a problem with the final exam.
(c) There is a message for Jacob.
(d) One of the students made a rude remark.

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

15. Which relatives does Jacob have trouble remembering?
(a) Everyone but his children.
(b) Everyone but his wife.
(c) Everyone but his great-grandchildren.
(d) Everyone but his grandchildren.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many children does Jacob have?

3. Who is to be Jacob's roommate in his new sleeping quarters?

4. Where is Jacob at the beginning of his circus memories?

5. Why does Jacob go to Marlena and August's car in Chapter 7?

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