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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did James react when he saw what the cops found in the park?

2. Where was Mrs. Russell taking Skelly the morning Jake had to give his report?

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

4. How did Skelly react to the attention he received when he got home?

5. How did Jake feel about sleeping when Skelly was gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the policeman like who helped Jake look for his grandfather?

2. What was happening when Jake came home from looking for Skelly?

3. How did Jake reacted to the news of his grandfather's disappearance?

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

5. What did Jake dream about that made him even more worried about Skelly?

6. How did Jake spend the day when the police were looking in the park?

7. What had happened to Skelly?

8. How did Skelly react to getting back home?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the irony of the experience Jake had with his report and what he discovered when he went home that day.

Essay Topic 2

What were some of the major and minor concerns that Jake had when Skelly disappeared and didn't come back by nightfall? What did he learn about those who were trying to help the family?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the inner conflict Jake struggles with as he remembers the old Skelly yet has to deal with the Alzheimer's afflicted Skelly.

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