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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 cannot remember his wife's name.
(b) He forgets where he is.
(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. What does Jacob think about as he watches?
(a) If the new movie is worth watching.
(b) If the new game is as boring as it looks.
(c) If the circus acts are as good as Marlena's act was.
(d) If the new dancer could be any worse.

3. Why does Jacob object to his seating at dinner in Chapter 5?
(a) Jacob does not want to sit alone.
(b) Jacob does not want to sit with new people.
(c) Jacob does not want to sit with the new resident who lies about the elephants.
(d) Jacob does not want to be isolated from the women.

4. Where does Jacob end up sitting to eat his dinner?
(a) In his room.
(b) At his regular table.
(c) In the game room.
(d) At a new table.

5. What does Jacob do while in this tent?
(a) Falls asleep in the middle of a meeting.
(b) Argues with circus policy.
(c) Throws up on Barbara's friend and passes out.
(d) Drinks all the jake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the nurse try to seat Jacob at dinner?

2. Where does Jacob wake the next morning?

3. What holds the attention of many of the assisted-living center's residents in Chapter 5?

4. What does the new resident say that upsets Jacob?

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

(see the answer key)

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