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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Skelly react to the attention he received when he got home?
(a) He didn't notice it.
(b) It overwhelmed him, and he started to cry.
(c) He seemed confused.
(d) He danced a jig.

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

6. How does Jake's mom feel about Jake's role as caregiver to Skelly?
(a) She feels guilty about it.
(b) She thinks it isn't a big deal.
(c) She doesn't think about it at all.
(d) She expects it.

7. What does Jake tell the cop about Skelly?
(a) He says that Skelly is a crazy old man.
(b) He tells him that Skelly is worth his time.
(c) He says that Skelly can sometimes get violent.
(d) He says that Skelly hates cops.

8. When did Jake get home from searching?
(a) After dark.
(b) The next day.
(c) After an hour of searching.
(d) After lunch.

9. 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.

10. What did Mrs. Russell call the cab driver?
(a) A tattooed beast.
(b) Candle Burns.
(c) An angel.
(d) A sweet man.

11. What did Mrs. Russell do while Skelly was gone?
(a) She prayed.
(b) She stayed away, but called each day.
(c) She called friends asking for help in finding him.
(d) She still came over every day.

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

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

14. What did the cab driver look like?
(a) He looked like a Wall Street worker.
(b) He was a slight man with a scruffy appearance.
(c) He was muscular and had a tattoo.
(d) He was very put-together.

15. How do James and Jake get along at the dinner table?
(a) They are on their best behavior.
(b) They don't stop fighting and bothering each other.
(c) They refuse to interact.
(d) The are like best friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the cop find in the park?

2. How did the family react when the cops didn't find Skelly after they found the hat?

3. How did Aunt Marguerite react when she saw what the cops found in the park?

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

5. What book did Jake have to read for his report?

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