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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Thorbert after Skelly gave him the nickname?
(a) He decided to start behaving.
(b) He became the class outcast.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He stopped crying in class, his hair grew thicker, and he started projecting his voice.

2. How does Aunt Marguerite help take care of Skelly?
(a) She takes Skelly three days a week.
(b) She hires a housecleaner.
(c) She does the laundry.
(d) She pays for a caretaker.

3. Why did Lanna have to leave early?
(a) She was having problems with her daughter.
(b) She didn't like driving at night.
(c) She couldn't handle Skelly.
(d) She had another job.

4. Who came to dinner on Sundays?
(a) Aunt Marguerite and James.
(b) Mrs. Russell.
(c) The priest.
(d) The school custodian.

5. What is Jake's middle name?
(a) Kelly.
(b) He doesn't have one.
(c) Skelly.
(d) Sherman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Skelly take on when Jake was in first grade?

2. What did Jake do to Skelly at the dinner table?

3. How did Jake feel as he left school the day he was supposed to do his book report?

4. How did Jake feel when his mother came to him after he played football?

5. How did Jake try to absolve himself of his guilt over ignoring Skelly in the Dumpster?

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