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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is elderly Jacob frightened?
(a) He forgets where he is.
(b) He cannot remember his wife's name.
(c) He calls Rosemary Rosie but cannot remember doing it.
(d) He has chest pains and is afraid it means a heart attack is coming on.

2. How does Jacob react to the nurse's response to his complaint?
(a) Jacob argues with the nurse.
(b) Jacob knocks his plate onto the floor.
(c) Jacob insists on going to his room.
(d) Jacob picks a fight with the new resident.

3. Where does Jacob wake the next morning?
(a) In the big top.
(b) Inside a clown trunk, wearing clown makeup.
(c) In the big cat car.
(d) In his own room.

4. What holds the attention of many of the assisted-living center's residents in Chapter 5?
(a) A new resident who can dance.
(b) The circus.
(c) A new game in the activity room.
(d) A movie in the activity room.

5. Who takes Jacob to their tent?
(a) Barbara, the cooch girl.
(b) Camel.
(c) Marlena.
(d) Uncle Al.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wakes elderly Jacob in Chapter 5?

2. What does Jacob think about as he watches?

3. Who performs with Rosie?

4. What gift does August offer Jacob for his help with Rosie?

5. What makes Jacob angry after this person wakes him?

(see the answer key)

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