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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jacob at the beginning of his circus memories?
(a) In the cookhouse of a circus.
(b) In the train belonging to a circus.
(c) In the menagerie tent of a circus.
(d) In the big top watching a circus.

2. What animal appears to be missing from the circus?
(a) An elephant.
(b) A llama.
(c) A lion.
(d) A yak.

3. Who is Camel, the man Jacob meets on the train?
(a) Camel is a cop sent to raid the circus.
(b) Camel is a worker with the circus who promises to help Jacob get a job.
(c) Camel is one of the animals with the circus.
(d) Camel is the owner of the circus.

4. What is the first job Jacob is given with the circus?
(a) Cleaning the cookhouse.
(b) Feeding the big cats.
(c) Mucking out the stalls for the stock horses.
(d) Putting up the tents.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Jacob think of when he returns to his room?

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

3. Why does Jacob take a train home?

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

5. What does Camel tell Jacob he will have to learn to get along?

(see the answer key)

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