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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made Jake nervous?
(a) He didn't want this story to end like "The Pearl."
(b) Skelly might tell people that Jake resents him.
(c) Skelly might not be back for his graduation.
(d) His mother might fall apart mentally.

2. How did Jake know his grandfather was getting worse?
(a) He was increasingly forgetful.
(b) He didn't even notice when he messed up a story.
(c) The doctor told him.
(d) His mother told him.

3. How did Aunt Marguerite react when she saw what the cops found in the park?
(a) She screamed.
(b) She couldn't take her eyes off it.
(c) She put it on her head declaring that she wouldn't take it off until Skelly was found.
(d) She mouthed a silent cuss word.

4. How did Jake respond at first when Mrs. Russell stated that everyone was mad at her?
(a) He verbally agreed.
(b) He denied it.
(c) He said they should take a vote.
(d) He didn't argue.

5. How does the old man react to the boys at first?
(a) He swears at them.
(b) He invites them to join him.
(c) He has no reaction.
(d) He makes a big show out of ignoring them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothered Skelly the most about James and Jake?

2. What did teachers set up as decorations?

3. What was strapped on top of the vehicle?

4. What did Jake have to do before school?

5. What do two of the three boys do when they see the man in the dumpster?

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