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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jake do to Skelly at the dinner table?
(a) He told him that Skelly didn't know anything.
(b) He cleaned Skelly's face.
(c) He served his food for him.
(d) He helped him remember things.

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

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Skelly?

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

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

4. How does Mrs. Russell treat Skelly?

5. What did the cab driver look like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem did Jake have with his book report, and how did his teacher response?

2. Why had the police officer come so early in the morning, and what did he bring with him?

3. Jake watched Mrs. Russell out the window as she helped Skelly. How did she treat him?

4. What kind of relationship did Jake and James have with each other? How did it manifest itself at the dinner table?

5. How did Jake treat Mrs. Russell?

6. What did Jake think of the book he had to read for class?

7. What happens during Jake's morning routine?

8. What happened to Jake at school in regard to his book report?

9. How did Skelly react to getting back home?

10. Where had Aunt Marguerite been?

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