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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. How did the third boy feel about his reaction to the old man.
(a) He felt ashamed.
(b) He was proud of his self-control.
(c) He wished he was a bit wittier.
(d) He wished he could run up to the man and embrace him, but knew the man would reject him.

2. Where did Skelly live when Jake was born?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) New York.
(d) Alabama.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jake's middle name?

2. How does the man show that he did hear them?

3. Who was the third boy?

4. What happened to Thorbert after Skelly gave him the nickname?

5. Jake's theory is that people grow to look like ____________.

(see the answer key)

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