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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Russell call the cab driver?
(a) An angel.
(b) A tattooed beast.
(c) A sweet man.
(d) Candle Burns.

2. What did Skelly call Ma when he got home?
(a) Grandma.
(b) Sweetie Pie.
(c) Ma.
(d) Claude.

3. How did the third boy feel about his reaction to the old man.
(a) He wished he was a bit wittier.
(b) He wished he could run up to the man and embrace him, but knew the man would reject him.
(c) He was proud of his self-control.
(d) He felt ashamed.

4. What was Skelly wearing?
(a) HIs favorite pajamas.
(b) Pants, but no shirt.
(c) White painter's overalls.
(d) A heavy winter coat.

5. How did Jake feel about sleeping when Skelly was gone?
(a) It was wise, but impossible.
(b) He felt it was unfair.
(c) He just couldn't get comfortable.
(d) It was a good idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did sixth grade start our for Jake?

2. What did James and Jake see as they were eating their sandwiches outside?

3. How does the old man react to the boys at first?

4. What happened when Skelly lifted Aunt Marguerite's table?

5. Where was Mrs. Russell taking Skelly the morning Jake had to give his report?

(see the answer key)

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