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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 thinks he is growing up too fast.
(c) She is upset with how he treats Skelly.
(d) She wants him to use his manners.

2. Who joined Jake on his hunt for Skelly?
(a) Mrs. Russell.
(b) James.
(c) Aaron.
(d) The police officer.

3. What was the cop's attitude?
(a) He thought carefully about every move he made.
(b) He was care-free and easy-going.
(c) He was acting tired.
(d) He was ready to hunt Skelly down.

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

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

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

7. What does Aunt Marguerite do with Skelly after dinner?
(a) She takes him for a walk.
(b) Watches a movie with him.
(c) Reads a story to him.
(d) Watches television with him.

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

9. What did Jake miss as he prepared his book report?
(a) A class meeting.
(b) The bus.
(c) An important class announcement.
(d) Lunch.

10. How did Mrs. Russell react when she saw what the cops found in the park?
(a) She passed out.
(b) She mouthed a silent cuss word.
(c) She couldn't take her eyes off it.
(d) She put it on her head, declaring that it wouldn't come off until Skelly came home.

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

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

13. What was Jake worried about after his dream?
(a) He worried that Skelly would become ill.
(b) He worried that Skelly would never know how much Jake loved him.
(c) He was worried that Skelly couldn't get a drink.
(d) He worried that Skelly drowned.

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

15. What happened when Jake didn't do his report on time?
(a) The teacher gave him an extension.
(b) He was given a detention.
(c) He started crying.
(d) His average plummeted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James accuse the cab driver of?

2. What does the cop tell Jake about his interest in finding Skelly?

3. What good thing was happening at school?

4. What woke Jake up Saturday morning?

5. How did Jake feel about the book he had to read for class?

(see the answer keys)

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