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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job did Skelly take on when Jake was in first grade?
(a) Room mother.
(b) Nanny.
(c) Substitute teacher.
(d) Car mechanic.

2. What did Skelly call Thorbert?
(a) A little mouse.
(b) A rebellious child.
(c) Thor, God of Thunder.
(d) A shy little troll.

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

4. How does the man show that he did hear them?
(a) He tells them to mind their own business.
(b) He asks them what they mean.
(c) His head perks up.
(d) He asks them to speak louder.

5. Who gives Jake his name?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His classmates.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the third boy feel about his reaction to the old man.

2. What kind of baby was Jake?

3. Where did Jake's mother work until he was born?

4. Where did Skelly live when Jake was born?

5. What did Jake's father think about his son?

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