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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to Jacob's defense during his conversation with Uncle Al?
(a) Camel
(b) Earl
(c) Marlena
(d) August

2. What does the new resident say that upsets Jacob?
(a) That he got an upgrade on his circus ticket because of his days carrying water for elephants.
(b) That he got a free ticket because of his days carrying water for elephants.
(c) That he got to perform at the circus because of his days carrying water for elephants.
(d) That he got free popcorn and souvenirs for his days carrying water for elephants.

3. What is a cooch show in the circus?
(a) A show where women strip for customers.
(b) A show where animals do tricks.
(c) A show where a woman does tricks on horseback.
(d) A show where a woman sings into a conch shell.

4. Why does elderly Jacob become annoyed when Rosemary wakes him?
(a) Rosemary has awakened him too late.
(b) Rosemary opens the blinds without asking his permission.
(c) Rosemary has awakened him too early.
(d) Rosemary is rude in her method to wake him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Jacob have?

2. What does Jacob risk by helping Marlena with her horse?

3. What job is Jacob given next, after Camel decides his first job with the circus was beneath him?

4. What school does Jacob attend?

5. Who does Camel attempt to speak to on Jacob's behalf?

(see the answer key)

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