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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jacob's one pleasure at the assisted-living center?
(a) The time to read his favorite books.
(b) The nurses who dote on him.
(c) The good food.
(d) The attention of the female residents.

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

3. 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 his parents.
(c) A kid on the run from the police.
(d) A kid who has run away from a boring future.

4. What animal appears to be missing from the circus?
(a) A lion.
(b) A yak.
(c) An elephant.
(d) A llama.

5. What is jake?
(a) Moonshine
(b) Jamaican ginger extract
(c) Distilled whiskey
(d) Rice gin

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a cooch show in the circus?

3. Who is to be Jacob's roommate in his new sleeping quarters?

4. What does Jacob lament about his current circumstances?

5. What has changed between Chapter 1 and Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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