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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jacob do to irritate August when they stop that night?
(a) Jacob insults Uncle Al.
(b) Jacob insults Marlena.
(c) Jacob refuses to check on Marlena's sick horse.
(d) Jacob overrides an order August gave the men.

2. Who is Uncle Al?
(a) The owner of the circus
(b) The accountant for the circus.
(c) The manager of the animals
(d) The manager of the performers

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

4. Who comes to Jacob's defense during his conversation with Uncle Al?
(a) Camel
(b) Earl
(c) Marlena
(d) August

5. Why does Jacob return to school?
(a) He wants to make his parents proud.
(b) He wants to be with his friends.
(c) He has nowhere else to go.
(d) He wants to make amends for his poor actions of the past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jacob see outside the window?

2. What punishment does August give Jacob?

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

4. What job is Jacob given next, after Camel decides his first job with the circus was beneath him?

5. What does August provide for himself, Marlena, and Jacob before dinner?

(see the answer key)

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