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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Jacob see outside the window?
(a) A new resident arriving.
(b) A moving van at the house next door.
(c) A circus setting up a block or two away.
(d) An advertisment for a new senility drug.

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

5. Who is kind to Jacob despite his foul mood at dinner?
(a) The nurse.
(b) The guest from dinner.
(c) A female resident.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Camel drink jake?

2. Who does Jacob think of when he returns to his room?

3. How many children does Jacob have?

4. What does Jacob complain to the nurse about?

5. Where is Jacob taken after it is decided he will remain with the circus to examine a sick animal?

(see the answer key)

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