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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. How does the old man react to the boys at first?
(a) He swears at them.
(b) He has no reaction.
(c) He invites them to join him.
(d) He makes a big show out of ignoring them.

2. What caused Jake's mom to get fired?
(a) She turned a pie plate over on a customer's head.
(b) She mouthed off to her boss.
(c) She stole money.
(d) She was late too many times.

3. What gift did Skelly give Jake after he was digging in the garden?
(a) A favorite Matchbox race car of his.
(b) A smile.
(c) A big hug.
(d) His trowel.

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

5. What did Skelly teach Jake to do at a very young age?
(a) Add and subtract.
(b) Paint and sand.
(c) Use his manners.
(d) Read.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jake react when he saw Skelly sit down at a strange woman's table?

2. What was surprising about Mrs. Russell?

3. What did Jake begin to do when his friends called?

4. Who found Jake by the dumpster?

5. What did Jake do with the slip for the football league in seventh grade?

(see the answer key)

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