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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Jake have to do before school?
(a) Call his friend for a ride.
(b) Get Skelly up and ready.
(c) Make his lunch.
(d) His book report.

3. How did the family react when the cops didn't find Skelly after they found the hat?
(a) They were confused.
(b) They were sad.
(c) They were exultant.
(d) They were terrified.

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

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

6. Why does Jake think Mr. Waxman is suspicious?
(a) He never fully opens his door.
(b) The man won't look anyone in the eye.
(c) He has never seen the man.
(d) The man always dresses in black.

7. What did Jake tell Mrs. Russell when he helped her get in the car?
(a) They were tired, not mad at her.
(b) He told her that he would send her a final paycheck in the mail.
(c) He explained why they were mad at her.
(d) He told her they would call if they found Skelly.

8. What had someone given Skelly as he was wandering?
(a) A black eye.
(b) A plastic bottle of water.
(c) A religious tract.
(d) Some money.

9. What happened to Skelly?
(a) He was injured.
(b) He stole from the grocery store.
(c) He wandered away fromt he Senior Center.
(d) He hurt someone by accident.

10. What did the cop find in the park?
(a) A paintbrush.
(b) Skelly's Medic Alert tags.
(c) A white painter's hat.
(d) Skelly's shoes.

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

12. How did Aunt Marguerite help?
(a) She didn't.
(b) She called the hospitals.
(c) She made signs.
(d) She took Skelly's picture to the news station.

13. Where was Mrs. Russell taking Skelly the morning Jake had to give his report?
(a) To a museum.
(b) To the park.
(c) To the school.
(d) To a pancake breakfast.

14. How did Jake feel about what the cops found?
(a) He was confused over why they found it in that area.
(b) His blood went cold.
(c) He was happy they found a clue.
(d) He was mad that he didn't find it.

15. Who came to dinner on Sundays?
(a) Aunt Marguerite and James.
(b) Mrs. Russell.
(c) The priest.
(d) The school custodian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Jake nervous?

2. What did Skelly call Ma when he got home?

3. How did Jake respond at first when Mrs. Russell stated that everyone was mad at her?

4. When did Jake get home from searching?

5. What did the cops do at the park?

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