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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uncle Al want Rosie to do during the show?
(a) March in the Grand Spec.
(b) Perform a trick with her trunk.
(c) Allow the clowns to ride her.
(d) Balance on a ball.

2. What does August provide for himself, Marlena, and Jacob before dinner?
(a) Rare chocolates.
(b) Expensive gifts.
(c) Formal attire.
(d) Expensive whiskey.

3. Which relatives does Jacob normally know?
(a) His children.
(b) His great-grandchildren.
(c) His grandchildren.
(d) His siblings.

4. Where does Jacob find Marlena?
(a) In town
(b) In the big top
(c) In the menagerie tent
(d) On the train

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jacob's doctor believe has caused his recent outburst?

2. What makes Jacob ill in Chapter 7?

3. Where does the nurse try to seat Jacob at dinner?

4. Where is Jacob taken after it is decided he will remain with the circus to examine a sick animal?

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

(see the answer key)

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