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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jacob keep this act perpetrated against August secret for more than half a century?
(a) To protect himself
(b) To protect August
(c) To protect Marlena
(d) To protect the circus

2. Who is to be Jacob's roommate in his new sleeping quarters?
(a) Earl
(b) Kinko
(c) Carl
(d) Camel

3. What does Jacob see someone do to August at the end of the prologue?
(a) Urge him to leave the tent
(b) Slap him for a rude comment
(c) Hit him on the head with an iron stake
(d) Push him in front of a stampeding elephant

4. Where does Jacob find Marlena?
(a) On the train
(b) In the big top
(c) In the menagerie tent
(d) In town

5. Why does Jacob help Marlena with her horse?
(a) He wants to make a favorable impression on Uncle Al and August.
(b) He likes being in control of a situation.
(c) He likes her and does not want her to suffer.
(d) He is a kind person who will help anyone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who finds bath water for Jacob?

3. What does Jacob complain to the nurse about?

4. Why does Jacob return to school?

5. Why does Jacob dislike this guest?

(see the answer key)

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