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

2. What was Jake worried about after his dream?
(a) He worried that Skelly would never know how much Jake loved him.
(b) He worried that Skelly would become ill.
(c) He was worried that Skelly couldn't get a drink.
(d) He worried that Skelly drowned.

3. What did mom struggle to do?
(a) Balance three jobs.
(b) Get her sister to help.
(c) Keep life as normal as possible for Jake.
(d) Give Jake a great social life.

4. How did Aunt Marguerite help?
(a) She didn't.
(b) She called the hospitals.
(c) She made signs.
(d) She took Skelly's picture to the news station.

5. How did Jake feel when his mother came to him after he played football?
(a) Angry.
(b) Mortified.
(c) Sad.
(d) Exhilerated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the passenger in the cab?

2. What is Jake's middle name?

3. What is the man doing in the dumpster?

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

5. Where did Skelly live when Jake was born?

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