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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impression makes Uncle Al think Jacob is not serious about a job with the circus? Who does Uncle Al think Jacob is?
(a) A kid with no where else to go.
(b) A kid who has run away from a boring future.
(c) A kid who has run away from his parents.
(d) A kid on the run from the police.

2. What school does Jacob attend?
(a) Duke University.
(b) Cornell University.
(c) Notre Dame University.
(d) Cambridge University.

3. What does Uncle Al order be done with Jacob?
(a) Uncle Al wants Jacob thrown from the train.
(b) Uncle Al wants Jacob given a job with the clowns.
(c) Uncle Al wants Jacob handed over to the police.
(d) Uncle Al wants Jacob placed in the animal car.

4. Who is to be Jacob's roommate in his new sleeping quarters?
(a) Carl
(b) Kinko
(c) Camel
(d) Earl

5. Why does young Jacob meet with August in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Jacob meets with August to discuss his new job duties.
(b) Jacob meets with August in order to check on the sick horse.
(c) Jacob meets with August to get his meal tickets.
(d) Jacom meets with August to thank him for his kindness the night before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the bath water found for Jacob belong to?

2. Why is class interrupted?

3. What makes Jacob upset with Uncle Al in Chapter 9?

4. Can Jacob heal the horse he examines?

5. What does Jacob do to irritate August when they stop that night?

(see the answer key)

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