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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. What was the first thing Skelly did when Jake learned to walk?
(a) He called his parents to brag.
(b) He hugged him.
(c) He gave Jake ice cream.
(d) He took him to the ball field.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Jake get to be Valentine King?

2. What happened when Jake was telling his Valentine's story to his mother?

3. What happened when Lucas came over?

4. What question did Jake's dad ask his mom at dinner on their one-year anniversary?

5. What did Skelly do that he had never done before when Jake asked him to play catch?

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