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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Marlena and August dance at dinner?
(a) August has some sort of fit.
(b) Marlena passes out from too much alcohol.
(c) Marlena becomes ill.
(d) August passes out from too much alcohol.

2. Why is elderly Jacob frightened?
(a) He cannot remember his wife's name.
(b) He has chest pains and is afraid it means a heart attack is coming on.
(c) He calls Rosemary Rosie but cannot remember doing it.
(d) He forgets where he is.

3. What does Jacob recommend be done for the horse?
(a) The horse should be stalled and taken off its feed.
(b) The horse should be treated with special medications.
(c) The horse should be taken to an animal hospital.
(d) The horse should be given to a farmer who could stall it properly.

4. What surprise does Marlena arrange for August?
(a) Dinner with her, Jacob, and Rosie.
(b) A new horse.
(c) A gift of a new gold ring.
(d) A new costume.

5. Why does Jacob help Marlena with her horse?
(a) He is a kind person who will help anyone.
(b) He likes her and does not want her to suffer.
(c) He likes being in control of a situation.
(d) He wants to make a favorable impression on Uncle Al and August.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does each relative come to see Jacob?

2. Why does Jacob agree to sit at his old table?

3. Who does the bath water found for Jacob belong to?

4. Who wakes elderly Jacob in Chapter 5?

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

(see the answer key)

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