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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 say could have brought the find to the park?
(a) A dog.
(b) A strong wind.
(c) A courier.
(d) A whooping crane.

2. Why did Ma sit near the door?
(a) In case she had to go to the bathroom.
(b) So Aunt Marguerite could find her.
(c) In case Skelly got restless.
(d) So she could see Jake clearly as he walked in.

3. How do the boys feel when they think the man is deaf?
(a) They don't think teasing him is funny anymore.
(b) They feel badly about ignoring him.
(c) They start to get mean.
(d) They taunt him even more.

4. What happened when Jake was about to give his book report?
(a) He choked on his gum.
(b) The teacher was called out of the classroom for an emergency phone call.
(c) His stomach growled really loudly.
(d) A fire drill.

5. How was James dressed for graduation?
(a) He wore a suit like Skelly's.
(b) He looked like a graduate himself.
(c) He wore cut-off jeans and a t-shirt with the sleeves ripped off.
(d) He wore party clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one of the three boys do when they see the man in the dumpster?

2. What happened when Jake didn't do his report on time?

3. How did Aunt Marguerite react when she saw what the cops found in the park?

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

5. What did Jake tell Mrs. Russell the night Skelly disappeared?

(see the answer key)

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