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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the only thing Jacob is able to take from his parents' home?
(a) His father's gold watch.
(b) His mother's wedding ring.
(c) His father's car.
(d) His mother's cookbook.

3. Who reluctantly helps Jacob with Marlena's horse?
(a) Marlena.
(b) August.
(c) Camel.
(d) Kinko.

4. What makes Jacob ill in Chapter 7?
(a) The sweet grain smells too sweet.
(b) The meat has spoiled.
(c) The smell of alcohol is overwhealming after a night of drinking.
(d) The heat irritates his hangover.

5. Why does young Jacob meet with August in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Jacob meets with August to discuss his new job duties.
(b) Jacob meets with August in order to check on the sick horse.
(c) Jacob meets with August to get his meal tickets.
(d) Jacom meets with August to thank him for his kindness the night before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which relatives does Jacob have trouble remembering?

2. Why does Jacob take a train home?

3. What job does Jacob's new roommate have?

4. What does August provide for himself, Marlena, and Jacob before dinner?

5. Why does Jacob help the barker?

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