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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 object to his seating at dinner in Chapter 5?
(a) Jacob does not want to sit with the new resident who lies about the elephants.
(b) Jacob does not want to sit with new people.
(c) Jacob does not want to sit alone.
(d) Jacob does not want to be isolated from the women.

2. Who is Marlena, the woman Jacob is looking for in the prologue?
(a) Jacob's sister
(b) Jacob's girlfriend
(c) Jacob's cousin
(d) Jacob's friend

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

4. What does August provide for himself, Marlena, and Jacob before dinner?
(a) Expensive gifts.
(b) Expensive whiskey.
(c) Formal attire.
(d) Rare chocolates.

5. What person in Jacob's life has recently died?
(a) His long time friend.
(b) His wife.
(c) His doctor.
(d) His child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jacob promise to do for Marlena in Chapter 7?

2. Why does Jacob keep this act perpetrated against August secret for more than half a century?

3. What does Uncle Al order be done with Jacob?

4. Where does Jacob find Marlena?

5. What does Jacob complain to the nurse about?

(see the answer key)

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