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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jacob sleep his first night in his new sleeping quarters?
(a) On a hammock.
(b) In a sleeping bag borrowed from his roommate.
(c) Under a wet and mildewed blanket.
(d) In a soft bed.

2. Who owns the sick horse Jacob is to examine in Chapter 6?
(a) Uncle Al and the circus.
(b) Marlena, August's wife and the beautiful woman Jacob saw the day before.
(c) August, the animal manager.
(d) Camel and Kinko the Clown.

3. Who does the bath water found for Jacob belong to?
(a) August.
(b) Camel.
(c) Kinko.
(d) Earl.

4. Who comes to Jacob's defense during his conversation with Uncle Al?
(a) Marlena
(b) Camel
(c) Earl
(d) August

5. What has made Marlena angry with August in Chapter 9?
(a) August fed her horse to the big cats.
(b) August hit Marlena for a percieved hurt.
(c) August fired Jacob.
(d) August called Marlena an unkind name.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jacob take a train home?

2. Why does young Jacob meet with August in the beginning of Chapter 6?

3. Where does August invite Jacob to go that night?

4. Who does Camel attempt to speak to on Jacob's behalf?

5. Why can Jacob not sit with Kinko at breakfast?

(see the answer key)

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