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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who finds bath water for Jacob?
(a) Camel.
(b) Kinko.
(c) Earl.
(d) August.

3. What problem does this announcement cause for August?
(a) August must train a new animal quickly.
(b) August is forced to give up some of his animals.
(c) August does not have time to procure food for the animals.
(d) August is going to lose half his staff.

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

5. What does Jacob do that causes Marlena to leave him alone in an alley?
(a) Jacob tells Marlena she should not drink.
(b) Jacob makes fun of Marlena's torn stockings.
(c) Jacob kisses Marlena.
(d) Jacob tells Marlena she should divorce August.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Jacob's new roommate have?

2. What is Kinko's real name?

3. Can Jacob heal the horse he examines?

4. Who is Uncle Al?

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

(see the answer key)

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