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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the family react when the cops didn't find Skelly after they found the hat?
(a) They were sad.
(b) They were terrified.
(c) They were confused.
(d) They were exultant.

2. How did Jake try to absolve himself of his guilt over ignoring Skelly in the Dumpster?
(a) He went to breakfast at the House of Pancakes with his mom and Skelly.
(b) He told Skelly he was sorry.
(c) He confessed what happened to his mother.
(d) He went to a priest and confessed.

3. What does one of the three boys do when they see the man in the dumpster?
(a) Helps the man.
(b) Taunts him.
(c) Turns away in embarrassment.
(d) Remains quiet.

4. Why does Jake think Mr. Waxman is suspicious?
(a) The man won't look anyone in the eye.
(b) The man always dresses in black.
(c) He never fully opens his door.
(d) He has never seen the man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the cab driver look like?

2. What happened when Thorbert brought the picture to Skelly?

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

4. Who claimed to have the news station idea?

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

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