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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is August, the man Marlena is speaking to in the prologue?
(a) Jacob's cousin
(b) Marlena's husband
(c) Marlena's cousin
(d) Jacob's brother

2. Why is Jacob happy that he can remember the nurse's name is Rosemary?
(a) Jacob believes remembering her name proves he is not losing his mind.
(b) Jacob has never been able to remember names, so he is happy anytime he can.
(c) Jacob is just happy to see the same nurse more than once.
(d) Jacob likes the name Rosemary.

3. Who comes to Jacob's defense during his conversation with Uncle Al?
(a) Camel
(b) Earl
(c) August
(d) Marlena

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

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

6. Who is coming to visit Jacob that day?
(a) One of his great-grandchildren.
(b) One of his grandchildren.
(c) One of his children.
(d) Marlena.

7. Why can Jacob not change his clothes the next morning?
(a) The horse needs immediate attention.
(b) Kinko blocks his access to their room.
(c) Kinko has thrown all of Jacob's clothes away.
(d) Camel needs Jacob's help.

8. What does August have the men store with the camels and zebras?
(a) Barrels of sweet grain for the horses.
(b) Barrels of illegal alcohol.
(c) Barrels of valuables taken from Uncle Al.
(d) Barrels of raw meat.

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

10. Why does Jacob help Marlena with her horse?
(a) He likes her and does not want her to suffer.
(b) He is a kind person who will help anyone.
(c) He likes being in control of a situation.
(d) He wants to make a favorable impression on Uncle Al and August.

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

12. Why does Jacob return to school?
(a) He has nowhere else to go.
(b) He wants to be with his friends.
(c) He wants to make his parents proud.
(d) He wants to make amends for his poor actions of the past.

13. Why does Camel drink jake?
(a) It is Prohibition and it is the only alcohol he can find.
(b) It is tasty.
(c) It is cheap.
(d) It was a gift.

14. What is Jacob told as he runs toward the big top?
(a) Jacob is told the police are raiding the train
(b) Jacob is told the animals are stampeding
(c) Jacob is told Marlena has been injured
(d) Jacob is told August is looking for him

15. What does Marlena ask Jacob when they meet in Chapter 7?
(a) To protect her from August and Uncle Al.
(b) To tell her the truth about her horse.
(c) To help her leave August.
(d) To tell her the truth about his feelings for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Marlena and August dance at dinner?

2. Who does Camel attempt to speak to on Jacob's behalf?

3. What impression makes Uncle Al think Jacob is not serious about a job with the circus? Who does Uncle Al think Jacob is?

4. How does Rosemary react to Jacob's anger over the blinds?

5. What does Jacob see outside the window?

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