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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 Jake feel about taking his grandfather to the bathroom to wash his hands?
(a) He was happy to help the man who used to help him.
(b) He didn't want to do it.
(c) It made him sad to realize his grandfather couldn't do it himself.
(d) He thought it was pretty funny that little Jake had to help big Skelly.

2. What did James and Jake see as they were eating their sandwiches outside?
(a) A taxi.
(b) A rainbow.
(c) An old man walking by that looked like Skelly.
(d) Skelly's image in a cloud.

3. What did Jake begin to do when his friends called?
(a) He invited them over.
(b) He turned down their invitations.
(c) He yelled at them.
(d) He ignored the phone.

4. What kind of night was it?
(a) Pitch-black with no moon.
(b) Snowy.
(c) Bright.
(d) Rainy.

5. Where was Mrs. Russell taking Skelly the morning Jake had to give his report?
(a) To a pancake breakfast.
(b) To a museum.
(c) To the school.
(d) To the park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jake tell the cop about Skelly?

2. What happened when Jake was telling his Valentine's story to his mother?

3. How did the custodian know whom to call when he found Skelly in the dumpster?

4. How did Jake feel about the book he had to read for class?

5. What was strapped on top of the vehicle?

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