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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jacob in the assisted-living center?
(a) He wants to be near people his own age.
(b) He is old.
(c) He has no family to care for him.
(d) He broke his hip and needs extra help while he recovers.

2. Where does Jacob go when he hears the music change?
(a) Jacob rushes to the train
(b) Jacob runs away from the big top
(c) Jacob runs toward town
(d) Jacob rushes to the big top

3. Who joins Jacob and his friends at dinner?
(a) A new resident, a retired lawyer.
(b) A new doctor.
(c) A new nurse.
(d) A new resident, a retired actress from Hollywood.

4. What holds Jacob's attention in class in Chapter 2?
(a) A fellow student's magazine.
(b) The teacher's assignment.
(c) The teacher's lecture.
(d) A beautiful young woman.

5. Who interrupts the class?
(a) The dean of students.
(b) Marlena.
(c) Rosie.
(d) Jacob.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Marlena talking to when Jacob finds her?

2. Why was Jacob's father unable to pay his mortgage?

3. What did Jacob's father do for a living?

4. What song does Jacob hear being played as the stampede begins?

5. What is Jacob doing just before the stampede begins?

(see the answer key)

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