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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has changed between Chapter 1 and Chapter 2?
(a) The tone. Chapter 2 begins after a new tragedy in Jacob's life.
(b) The characters. Chapter 2 contains a new main character.
(c) The setting. Chapter 2 takes place in Jacob's past.
(d) The plot. Chapter 2 introduces a new conflict.

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

3. Why does Jacob take a train home?
(a) Jacob has been kicked out of school for poor grades.
(b) Jacob has been kicked out of school for disciplinary reasons.
(c) His parents can no longer afford his tuition.
(d) His parents were killed in a car crash.

4. What person in Jacob's life has recently died?
(a) His doctor.
(b) His child.
(c) His wife.
(d) His long time friend.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is class interrupted?

2. What does Jacob lament about his current circumstances?

3. What draws Jacob to the window?

4. Who interrupts the class?

5. Why is Jacob in the assisted-living center?

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