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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when Skelly went to the Little League games?
(a) He started crying because he didn't understand where he was.
(b) He kept trying to play, too.
(c) He wandered across the field.
(d) He cheered too loudly.

2. What happened to Thorbert after Skelly gave him the nickname?
(a) He became the class outcast.
(b) He stopped crying in class, his hair grew thicker, and he started projecting his voice.
(c) He decided to start behaving.
(d) Nothing.

3. What gift did Skelly give Jake after he was digging in the garden?
(a) His trowel.
(b) A favorite Matchbox race car of his.
(c) A smile.
(d) A big hug.

4. What did Jake find in the refrigerator when he was in fourth grade?
(a) Canned soup.
(b) His grandfather's pajamas.
(c) Gardening tools.
(d) Nothing. It was empty.

5. How did Jake feel about coming home from school to be with Skelly?
(a) He wished his friends would join him.
(b) He felt as if it was his duty.
(c) He loved doing it because he loved Skelly.
(d) He started resenting it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Skelly like to do with his Cheerios?

3. What had Mrs. Russell bought for graduation?

4. How did James react when he saw what the cops found in the park?

5. What does the man do when he realizes the boys are talking to him?

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