View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jake feel about the book he had to read for class?
(a) He thought it was stupid.
(b) He hated it.
(c) He identified with it.
(d) He thought it was funny.

2. What made Jake nervous?
(a) He didn't want this story to end like "The Pearl."
(b) Skelly might not be back for his graduation.
(c) Skelly might tell people that Jake resents him.
(d) His mother might fall apart mentally.

3. What did Skelly call Ma when he got home?
(a) Grandma.
(b) Sweetie Pie.
(c) Claude.
(d) Ma.

4. What does Jake's mom say the result of his bitterness will be?
(a) He will get sick.
(b) He'll be more miserable.
(c) His resentment will turn to anger.
(d) People will shun him.

5. What happened when Lucas slept over in fifth grade?
(a) Skelly started swearing at Lucas.
(b) Skelly told him to go home.
(c) Skelly ran away.
(d) Skelly told him to zipper his brisket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wasn't Skelly wearing when he walked in while Aaron and Jake were watching films?

2. What did Skelly teach Jake to do at a very young age?

3. How did James react when he saw what the cops found in the park?

4. What was the cop's attitude?

5. What did the cops do at the park?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 291 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample