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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 did Aaron do after Skelly walked in on them while he and Jake were watching movies?
(a) He laughed and told Jake to forget about it.
(b) He called his parents to come pick him up.
(c) He told the kids at school about the incident.
(d) He told Jake that he lived in a similar situation.

2. What kind of baby was Jake?
(a) A child with many illnesses.
(b) One who cried all night and slept all day.
(c) A really calm and peaceful baby.
(d) A weak child, prone to injury.

3. How does Mrs. Russell treat Skelly?
(a) She takes very good care of him and is patient with him.
(b) She is condescending.
(c) She has little tolerance for his absentmindedness.
(d) She forces him to obey her rules.

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

5. What does Jake do when Skelly starts inquiring about his mother?
(a) He asks Skelly what his mother looks like?
(b) He puts his arm around Skelly and says Skelly would just stay with him.
(c) He walks away.
(d) He tells Skelly to be quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Ma and Mrs. Russell doing when Jake gets home from school the day he is supposed to do his book report?

2. How does Jake's mom feel about Jake's role as caregiver to Skelly?

3. Why did Lanna have to leave early?

4. Jake looked in the Dumpster and figured out what had interested Skelly. What was it?

5. Why did Jake have to give up his Valentine King crown?

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