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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What holds the attention of many of the assisted-living center's residents in Chapter 5?
(a) The circus.
(b) A new game in the activity room.
(c) A movie in the activity room.
(d) A new resident who can dance.

3. How many children does Jacob have?
(a) 6
(b) 1
(c) 5
(d) 3

4. How often does each relative come to see Jacob?
(a) Once or twice a month.
(b) Once or twice a year.
(c) Every day.
(d) Once or twice a week.

5. Who finds bath water for Jacob?
(a) Kinko.
(b) Earl.
(c) August.
(d) Camel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Camel, the man Jacob meets on the train?

2. How does Jacob react to the nurse's response to his complaint?

3. What is the only thing Jacob is able to take from his parents' home?

4. What does the barker do to reward Jacob?

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

(see the answer key)

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