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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jacob at the beginning of his circus memories?
(a) In the train belonging to a circus.
(b) In the big top watching a circus.
(c) In the cookhouse of a circus.
(d) In the menagerie tent of a circus.

2. What is the menagerie tent?
(a) The tent where the managers have their offices.
(b) The tent where the animals are housed.
(c) The tent where the supplies are stored.
(d) The tent where the performers wait to go on.

3. How does Jacob react to the nurse's response to his complaint?
(a) Jacob knocks his plate onto the floor.
(b) Jacob argues with the nurse.
(c) Jacob insists on going to his room.
(d) Jacob picks a fight with the new resident.

4. What does Jacob see someone do to August at the end of the prologue?
(a) Slap him for a rude comment
(b) Urge him to leave the tent
(c) Push him in front of a stampeding elephant
(d) Hit him on the head with an iron stake

5. Why does August become annoyed with Marlena over lunch in Chapter 9?
(a) Marlena refuses to make changes to her performances that August has recommended.
(b) Marlena flirts openly with Jacob.
(c) Marlena ignores August's attempts at reconciliation.
(d) Marlena feeds one of the displaced workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jacob, the character introduced in the prologue?

2. What does Jacob think about as he watches?

3. Who interrupts the class?

4. What does Jacob do to irritate August when they stop that night?

5. What does a nurse refuse to bring elderly Jacob in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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