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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Jake try to get out of dinner?
(a) He says he is too tired to eat.
(b) He says he has to run an errand.
(c) He says he has to read his book for his report.
(d) He says he is sick.

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

5. How did Jake feel as he left school the day he was supposed to do his book report?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Euphoric.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Sad.

6. What does Jake's mom say the result of his bitterness will be?
(a) He will get sick.
(b) People will shun him.
(c) His resentment will turn to anger.
(d) He'll be more miserable.

7. What does James accuse the cab driver of?
(a) Driving too fast.
(b) Stealing a shopping cart.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Overcharging.

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

9. Why is Jake frustrated when his mom tells him he might be late for school?
(a) He is late all the time, so she should be used to it.
(b) He still has to dress Skelly.
(c) He hasn't had time to shower.
(d) He has never been late for school.

10. What did he see in front of his neighbor's house?
(a) A moving van.
(b) A trailer.
(c) A new tree.
(d) A cop car.

11. What does the cop tell Jake about his interest in finding Skelly?
(a) He's just doing his job.
(b) He volunteered to look for Skelly even though his shift was over.
(c) He wants to find Skelly so he can get a monetary bonus.
(d) If he finds Skelly, he will get a promotion.

12. What did the cops do at the park?
(a) Nothing. They left it alone.
(b) They sent dogs on the scent.
(c) They sent divers into the lake.
(d) They set up a grid search.

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

14. What did the cab driver notice about Skelly when he first saw him?
(a) He was good at collecting things.
(b) He was very eloquent.
(c) He had nice shoes and a nice haircut.
(d) He looked like a homeless person right down to his dirty clothes.

15. What book did Jake have to read for his report?
(a) Junie B. Jones.
(b) Harry Potter.
(c) The Graduate.
(d) The Pearl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Marguerite do with Skelly after dinner?

2. What kind of cooking does Aunt Marguerite excel in?

3. How did Jake stay awake?

4. What does Jake tell the cop about Skelly?

5. What are Ma and Mrs. Russell doing when Jake gets home from school the day he is supposed to do his book report?

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