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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. How did Jake feel about Skelly when Skelly came with his mom to pick him up from the football field?
(a) He hated Skelly.
(b) He was happy Skelly recognized him.
(c) He felt pity.
(d) He felt depressed about his life with Skelly.

2. What did Mrs. Russell always wear?
(a) A necklace Skelly gave her when they were children.
(b) Her nurse's uniform.
(c) A shawl.
(d) A rosary.

3. What was Skelly wearing?
(a) HIs favorite pajamas.
(b) Pants, but no shirt.
(c) White painter's overalls.
(d) A heavy winter coat.

4. What happened when Lucas came over?
(a) He confided that his grandparent suffered from Alzheimer's, too.
(b) They baked a cake with Skelly.
(c) He noticed Skelly's clothes in the oven.
(d) Skelly made such a scene that Lucas refused to come indoors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jake miss as he prepared his book report?

2. Why is Jake's mother upset with him after dinner?

3. Why did Ma and Aunt Marguerite leave the room?

4. What did Skelly begin to call Jake?

5. What did Mrs. Russell call Jake?

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