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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Russell call Jake?
(a) Little guy.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Bud.
(d) Special.

2. What happened when Jake was telling his Valentine's story to his mother?
(a) His grandfather kept interrupting.
(b) She grounded him.
(c) She laughed.
(d) The teacher called.

3. How did Jake react when he saw Skelly sit down at a strange woman's table?
(a) He hid behind a plant.
(b) He ran over to divert Skelly.
(c) He started walking home alone.
(d) He yelled at Skelly.

4. Where did Jake's mother work until he was born?
(a) At the bank.
(b) Denny's.
(c) At the school.
(d) She was on bed rest.

5. What did Skelly do that he had never done before when Jake asked him to play catch?
(a) He took out a cooking glove.
(b) He didn't respond at all.
(c) He swore.
(d) He ran outside without waiting for Jake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jake's mom feel guilty when Skelly was in the dumpster?

2. Who gives Jake his name?

3. How did Jake feel about coming home from school to be with Skelly?

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

5. What does Jake do when Skelly starts inquiring about his mother?

(see the answer key)

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