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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job does Jacob's new roommate have?
(a) Clown
(b) Animal Care
(c) Security
(d) Handyman

2. Who owns the sick horse Jacob is to examine in Chapter 6?
(a) Marlena, August's wife and the beautiful woman Jacob saw the day before.
(b) August, the animal manager.
(c) Uncle Al and the circus.
(d) Camel and Kinko the Clown.

3. 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) Jacob meets with August in order to check on the sick horse.
(d) Jacom meets with August to thank him for his kindness the night before.

4. Why does August become annoyed with Marlena over lunch in Chapter 9?
(a) Marlena flirts openly with Jacob.
(b) Marlena refuses to make changes to her performances that August has recommended.
(c) Marlena ignores August's attempts at reconciliation.
(d) Marlena feeds one of the displaced workers.

5. What does Uncle Al tell Jacob about the possibility of a job with the circus?
(a) Uncle Al tells Jacob to leave the train, he is not a good enough vet to justify the expense of keeping him on.
(b) Uncle Al gives Jacob a job, but it is dependent on his ability to save the horse.
(c) Jacob has a job, but he will not be paid for a trial period of several weeks.
(d) Uncle Al tells Jacob to leave, they cannot afford another worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does August have the men store with the camels and zebras?

2. Why does Jacob return to school?

3. What is jake?

4. What makes Jacob upset with Uncle Al in Chapter 9?

5. What school does Jacob attend?

(see the answer key)

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