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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job is Jacob given next, after Camel decides his first job with the circus was beneath him?
(a) Security at a cooch show.
(b) Directing customers to the sideshows.
(c) Feeding the big cats.
(d) Cleaning up in the cookhouse.

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

3. How does Rosemary react to Jacob's anger over the blinds?
(a) She calls another nurse to deal with his attitude.
(b) She yells at Jacob for acting so rude.
(c) She calls the doctor to increase his medication.
(d) She leaves and re-enters the room as though she has just arrived.

4. What does Uncle Al announce to the circus crew and performers?
(a) They are adding a new act.
(b) They are going bankrupt.
(c) They are moving on sooner than expected.
(d) They are going to be making cutbacks.

5. What does Jacob miss about being older?
(a) His freedom.
(b) His independence.
(c) His health.
(d) His young appearance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reluctantly helps Jacob with Marlena's horse?

2. What school does Jacob attend?

3. What has changed between Chapter 1 and Chapter 2?

4. Why has Jacob come to live at the assisted-living center?

5. What does Jacob think about as he watches?

(see the answer key)

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