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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was Jacob's father unable to pay his mortgage?
(a) He could no longer work due to the depression.
(b) He could no longer work due to an injury.
(c) The mortgage payments were too high.
(d) His clients were unable to pay him in cash.

3. Who does Camel attempt to speak to on Jacob's behalf?
(a) Marlena
(b) Walter
(c) Uncle Al
(d) August

4. Why does August become annoyed with Marlena over lunch in Chapter 9?
(a) Marlena ignores August's attempts at reconciliation.
(b) Marlena flirts openly with Jacob.
(c) Marlena refuses to make changes to her performances that August has recommended.
(d) Marlena feeds one of the displaced workers.

5. Where is Jacob taken after it is decided he will remain with the circus to examine a sick animal?
(a) To a car split between horses and a small room once used for goats.
(b) To Uncle Al's private car.
(c) To the clown car.
(d) To a prison cell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has made Marlena angry with August in Chapter 9?

2. Who comes to Jacob's defense during his conversation with Uncle Al?

3. What is the only thing Jacob is able to take from his parents' home?

4. What new animal does Uncle Al buy?

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

(see the answer key)

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