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Water for Elephants | Quiz

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This Study Guide consists of approximately 74 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Water for Elephants.

Water for Elephants | Quiz

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1)

What does Jacob think about as he watches? (from Chapter 5)

If the new game is as boring as it looks.
If the new dancer could be any worse.
If the new movie is worth watching.
If the circus acts are as good as Marlena's act was.
2)

Who does Jacob attempt to kill? (from Chapter 22)

Camel.
August.
Uncle Al.
Kinko.
3)

Why does young Jacob meet with August in the beginning of Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

Jacob meets with August in order to check on the sick horse.
Jacob meets with August to discuss his new job duties.
Jacom meets with August to thank him for his kindness the night before.
Jacob meets with August to get his meal tickets.
4)

How does Jacob react to the nurse's response to his complaint? (from Chapter 5)

Jacob insists on going to his room.
Jacob argues with the nurse.
Jacob picks a fight with the new resident.
Jacob knocks his plate onto the floor.
5)

What does Jacob do to irritate August when they stop that night? (from Chapter 6)

Jacob refuses to check on Marlena's sick horse.
Jacob insults Uncle Al.
Jacob overrides an order August gave the men.
Jacob insults Marlena.
6)

Why is Jacob happy that he can remember the nurse's name is Rosemary? (from Chapter 8)

Jacob has never been able to remember names, so he is happy anytime he can.
Jacob believes remembering her name proves he is not losing his mind.
Jacob is just happy to see the same nurse more than once.
Jacob likes the name Rosemary.
7)

Who does Jacob want to see? (from Chapter 22)

Camel.
Uncle Al.
August.
Marlena.
8)

Who does Jacob call in the aftermath of the stampede? (from Chapters 23-25)

His uncle in California to ask for a place to live.
Another circus where he might get a job.
The dean of Cornell to find out if he can take his exams.
The police to investigate August's death.
9)

Why does Jacob help Marlena with her horse? (from Chapter 7)

He wants to make a favorable impression on Uncle Al and August.
He is a kind person who will help anyone.
He likes being in control of a situation.
He likes her and does not want her to suffer.
10)

Who owns the sick horse Jacob is to examine in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

Camel and Kinko the Clown.
Uncle Al and the circus.
Marlena, August's wife and the beautiful woman Jacob saw the day before.
August, the animal manager.
11)

Who arranges for a doctor? (from Chapters 13-14)

Uncle Al.
Kinko.
August.
Marlena.
12)

How often does each relative come to see Jacob? (from Chapter 8)

Once or twice a year.
Once or twice a week.
Once or twice a month.
Every day.
13)

Who finds bath water for Jacob? (from Chapter 6)

Camel.
August.
Kinko.
Earl.
14)

Why does August give Marlena a black eye? (from Chapter 18)

She said she was leaving him.
She hit him first.
She admitted to having an affair with Jacob.
She called him a nasty name.
15)

What does Jacob's doctor believe has caused his recent outburst? (from Chapter 5)

The doctor believes Jacob is developing schizophrenia.
The doctor believes Jacob is just a miserly old man.
The doctor believes Jacob is suffering demensia.
The doctor believes Jacob is depressed over his wife's death.
16)

What does Rosie do when she sees the exit to the menagerie tent from the big top? (from Chapter 12)

Rosie runs to the menagerie tent.
Rosie tramples a clown.
Rosie stops, refusing to move in any direction.
Rosie runs the opposite direction.
17)

Whose safety is Jacob concerned about? (from Chapter 18)

Marlena's
Rosie's
His own
Kinko's
18)

What does Jacob do while in this tent? (from Chapter 10)

Argues with circus policy.
Drinks all the jake.
Throws up on Barbara's friend and passes out.
Falls asleep in the middle of a meeting.
19)

Why is the train raided in Poughkepsie? (from Chapter 21)

To search for illegal aliens.
To rid it of illegal alcohol.
To rid it of illegal drugs.
To recover stolen money and property.
20)

Who was strangled in the chaos of the stampede? (from Chapters 23-25)

Camel.
Uncle Al.
A workman.
Earl.
21)

Who reluctantly helps Jacob with Marlena's horse? (from Chapter 7)

Marlena.
Camel.
Kinko.
August.
22)

What is August suspicious of? (from Chapter 11)

Jacob and Marlena.
Stealing by one of his employees.
That Rosie is not intelligent enough to learn a performance.
Job cuts by Uncle Al.
23)

Who is coming to visit Jacob that day? (from Chapter 8)

Marlena.
One of his great-grandchildren.
One of his children.
One of his grandchildren.
24)

What does Marlena injure jumping out of Rosie's way? (from Chapter 12)

Her hands.
Her leg.
Her heels.
Her wrist.
25)

What does the new resident say that upsets Jacob? (from Chapter 5)

That he got an upgrade on his circus ticket because of his days carrying water for elephants.
That he got a free ticket because of his days carrying water for elephants.
That he got to perform at the circus because of his days carrying water for elephants.
That he got free popcorn and souvenirs for his days carrying water for elephants.
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