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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jake frustrated when his mom tells him he might be late for school?

2. How did Jake stay awake?

3. What were the men doing outside the Senior Center?

4. Where was Mrs. Russell taking Skelly the morning Jake had to give his report?

5. What did Mrs. Russell say could have brought the find to the park?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jake reacted to the news of his grandfather's disappearance?

2. How did Jake feel about graduation three weeks before it happened?

3. How did Jake spend the day when the police were looking in the park?

4. Jake watched Mrs. Russell out the window as she helped Skelly. How did she treat him?

5. What kind of relationship did Jake and James have with each other? How did it manifest itself at the dinner table?

6. What problem did Jake have with his book report, and how did his teacher response?

7. Why had the police officer come so early in the morning, and what did he bring with him?

8. What happened to Jake at school in regard to his book report?

9. What happens during Jake's morning routine?

10. What did Jake think of the book he had to read for class?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author puts a lot of emphasis on the importance of a name. Using examples from the book, describe what Jake's name meant to him, how Skelly got his name, and how Skelly changed a young boy's life by giving him a strong nickname.

Essay Topic 2

What were some of the major and minor concerns that Jake had when Skelly disappeared and didn't come back by nightfall? What did he learn about those who were trying to help the family?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the irony of the experience Jake had with his report and what he discovered when he went home that day.

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