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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 recommend be done for the horse?
(a) The horse should be treated with special medications.
(b) The horse should be given to a farmer who could stall it properly.
(c) The horse should be taken to an animal hospital.
(d) The horse should be stalled and taken off its feed.

2. Where is Jacob taken after it is decided he will remain with the circus to examine a sick animal?
(a) To the clown car.
(b) To a car split between horses and a small room once used for goats.
(c) To a prison cell.
(d) To Uncle Al's private car.

3. What did Jacob's father do for a living?
(a) He was a farmer.
(b) He was a store clerk.
(c) He was a doctor.
(d) He was a veterinarian.

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

5. Where does Jacob end up sitting to eat his dinner?
(a) At a new table.
(b) At his regular table.
(c) In the game room.
(d) In his room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jacob studying at school?

2. What problem does this announcement cause for August?

3. Why does Jacob object to his seating at dinner in Chapter 5?

4. Who is kind to Jacob despite his foul mood at dinner?

5. Why does Jacob help Marlena with her horse?

(see the answer key)

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