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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jacob complain to the nurse about?
(a) A pain in his chest.
(b) The noise at the other tables.
(c) His mushy food.
(d) The music playing in the background.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Marlena marry August?

3. How does Jacob react to the nurse's response to his complaint?

4. What does Jacob's doctor believe has caused his recent outburst?

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

(see the answer key)

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