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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jacob's one pleasure at the assisted-living center?
(a) The time to read his favorite books.
(b) The good food.
(c) The attention of the female residents.
(d) The nurses who dote on him.

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

3. What does Jacob do while in this tent?
(a) Drinks all the jake.
(b) Argues with circus policy.
(c) Throws up on Barbara's friend and passes out.
(d) Falls asleep in the middle of a meeting.

4. What does Camel tell Jacob he will have to learn to get along?
(a) How to fight.
(b) Patience.
(c) Self-reliance.
(d) Circus lingo.

5. Who is Jacob, the character introduced in the prologue?
(a) A circus performer.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A circus workman.
(d) A cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has made Marlena angry with August in Chapter 9?

2. How does Jacob react to the nurse's response to his complaint?

3. Why does Jacob help the barker?

4. Who is kind to Jacob despite his foul mood at dinner?

5. Where does Jacob end up sitting to eat his dinner?

(see the answer key)

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