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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was Jacob's father unable to pay his mortgage?
(a) He could no longer work due to the depression.
(b) His clients were unable to pay him in cash.
(c) The mortgage payments were too high.
(d) He could no longer work due to an injury.

3. Where does Jacob find Marlena?
(a) On the train
(b) In town
(c) In the big top
(d) In the menagerie tent

4. What is the only thing Jacob is able to take from his parents' home?
(a) His father's car.
(b) His mother's wedding ring.
(c) His mother's cookbook.
(d) His father's gold watch.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jacob recommend be done for the horse?

3. What punishment does August give Jacob?

4. Who interrupts the class?

5. Why does Jacob keep this act perpetrated against August secret for more than half a century?

(see the answer key)

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