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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Jake's father take his mother for their anniversary dinner?
(a) Arby's
(b) On a picnic.
(c) To an amusement park.
(d) A restaurant on the water.

2. How did the custodian know whom to call when he found Skelly in the dumpster?
(a) Jake told him.
(b) He guessed.
(c) He recognized Skelly.
(d) Skelly was wearing a Medic Alert ID necklace.

3. What does one of the three boys do when they see the man in the dumpster?
(a) Taunts him.
(b) Turns away in embarrassment.
(c) Helps the man.
(d) Remains quiet.

4. What do the boys realize about the man?
(a) He has a disease.
(b) There is something wrong with him.
(c) He is a convict.
(d) He is afraid.

5. What kind of baby was Jake?
(a) A weak child, prone to injury.
(b) A child with many illnesses.
(c) One who cried all night and slept all day.
(d) A really calm and peaceful baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the man doing in the dumpster?

2. What does Jake tell his mom about Aunt Marguerite?

3. What job did Jake's mom have when he was in fourth grade?

4. Where was Mrs. Russell taking Skelly the morning Jake had to give his report?

5. How does Jake try to get out of dinner?

(see the answer key)

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