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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Jake thinking about Skelly at eight at night?
(a) He wondered if Skelly had food.
(b) He was wondering who would remind Skelly to go to the bathroom.
(c) He wondered if Skelly had a cozy bed.
(d) He wondered if Skelly knew how to get home.

2. Who was the passenger in the cab?
(a) Ma.
(b) Jake.
(c) Mrs. Russell.
(d) Skelly.

3. Why is Jake's mother upset with him after dinner?
(a) She feels like Family Night is just a battle between Jake and James.
(b) She is upset with how he treats Skelly.
(c) She wants him to use his manners.
(d) She thinks he is growing up too fast.

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

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

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

7. What does Jake tell his mom about Aunt Marguerite?
(a) He says she is just concerned that other people take care of Skelly.
(b) He says that Aunt Marguerite wants to spend more time with Skelly.
(c) He says that she is the best aunt ever.
(d) He says she is out for Skelly's money.

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

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

10. What were the men doing outside the Senior Center?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Digging.
(c) Painting.
(d) Protesting.

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

12. 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.

13. Why wouldn't Skelly get in the cab?
(a) He wanted to go back and help a friend.
(b) He was told never to go off with strangers.
(c) He was afraid of vehicles.
(d) He didn't want to leave the shopping cart.

14. What did James and Jake see as they were eating their sandwiches outside?
(a) Skelly's image in a cloud.
(b) An old man walking by that looked like Skelly.
(c) A taxi.
(d) A rainbow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aunt Marguerite help take care of Skelly?

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

3. What did the family eat for dinner the night Skelly disappeared?

4. When did Jake get home from searching?

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

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