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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is class interrupted?
(a) There is a problem with the final exam.
(b) There is a message for Jacob.
(c) A student let a mouse go in class.
(d) One of the students made a rude remark.

3. Who is Marlena talking to when Jacob finds her?
(a) August
(b) Earl
(c) Walter
(d) Rosie

4. What does this guest claim to have done as a young person?
(a) Meet Valentino.
(b) Carried water for elephants in the circus.
(c) Worked with Fred Astaire.
(d) Cared for the performers in a circus.

5. What is Jacob told as he runs toward the big top?
(a) Jacob is told August is looking for him
(b) Jacob is told the animals are stampeding
(c) Jacob is told the police are raiding the train
(d) Jacob is told Marlena has been injured

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jacob lament about his current circumstances?

2. What does Jacob see outside the window?

3. What school does Jacob attend?

4. What holds Jacob's attention in class in Chapter 2?

5. Why does Jacob return to school?

(see the answer key)

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