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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does young Jacob meet with August in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Jacom meets with August to thank him for his kindness the night before.
(b) Jacob meets with August to discuss his new job duties.
(c) Jacob meets with August to get his meal tickets.
(d) Jacob meets with August in order to check on the sick horse.

2. Elderly Jacob suffers two disappointments in chapter 19. What is the first?
(a) His son forgets it is his day to visit.
(b) His grandson decides he does not have time to visit.
(c) His great-granddaughter does not want to go to the circus.
(d) His wife is unable to visit.

3. Who takes Jacob to their tent?
(a) Barbara, the cooch girl.
(b) Camel.
(c) Marlena.
(d) Uncle Al.

4. What does Jacob recommend be done for the horse?
(a) The horse should be taken to an animal hospital.
(b) The horse should be stalled and taken off its feed.
(c) The horse should be treated with special medications.
(d) The horse should be given to a farmer who could stall it properly.

5. Where does young Jacob take Marlena the morning after their fights with August?
(a) To the police.
(b) To a motel.
(c) To Uncle Al.
(d) To her mother's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What person in Jacob's life has recently died?

2. Where does the nurse try to seat Jacob at dinner?

3. What animal appears to be missing from the circus?

4. Which relatives does Jacob normally know?

5. What does August want Jacob to tell him?

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