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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jacob do to irritate August when they stop that night?
(a) Jacob overrides an order August gave the men.
(b) Jacob insults Marlena.
(c) Jacob insults Uncle Al.
(d) Jacob refuses to check on Marlena's sick horse.

2. Who is kind to Jacob despite his foul mood at dinner?
(a) The guest from dinner.
(b) A female resident.
(c) His wife.
(d) The nurse.

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

4. Why does Jacob agree to sit at his old table?
(a) Jacob wants to be near the ladies.
(b) Jacob wants to make peace with everyone so the doctor will stop insisting he take his new medication.
(c) Jacob wants to fight and he figures the new resident would make a good target.
(d) Jacob wants to make Rosemary happy.

5. What does Camel tell Jacob he will have to learn to get along?
(a) How to fight.
(b) Self-reliance.
(c) Circus lingo.
(d) Patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rosemary react to Jacob's anger over the blinds?

2. Who is Jacob told has become ill?

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

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

5. Why does Jacob object to his seating at dinner in Chapter 5?

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