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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animal is Jacob to examine the following morning?
(a) A horse.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A llama.
(d) A giraffe.

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

4. What does Marlena ask Jacob when they meet in Chapter 7?
(a) To tell her the truth about her horse.
(b) To protect her from August and Uncle Al.
(c) To help her leave August.
(d) To tell her the truth about his feelings for her.

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

6. What person in Jacob's life has recently died?
(a) His long time friend.
(b) His wife.
(c) His child.
(d) His doctor.

7. What is the first job Jacob is given with the circus?
(a) Feeding the big cats.
(b) Putting up the tents.
(c) Cleaning the cookhouse.
(d) Mucking out the stalls for the stock horses.

8. What animal appears to be missing from the circus?
(a) A yak.
(b) A lion.
(c) A llama.
(d) An elephant.

9. What has Uncle Al pushed the circus to reach?
(a) A prime location for a performance.
(b) A city that is selling new train cars.
(c) A bankrupt circus whose belongings are being auctioned by the city.
(d) A city that is selling zoo animals.

10. Who reluctantly helps Jacob with Marlena's horse?
(a) Marlena.
(b) Camel.
(c) August.
(d) Kinko.

11. What kind of train does Jacob jump?
(a) A coal train.
(b) A passenger train.
(c) A freight train.
(d) A circus train.

12. Who finds bath water for Jacob?
(a) Earl.
(b) Camel.
(c) August.
(d) Kinko.

13. What does Jacob risk by helping Marlena with her horse?
(a) His veterinarian career.
(b) His life.
(c) His safety.
(d) His job.

14. Which relatives does Jacob have trouble remembering?
(a) Everyone but his children.
(b) Everyone but his great-grandchildren.
(c) Everyone but his wife.
(d) Everyone but his grandchildren.

15. What has made Marlena angry with August in Chapter 9?
(a) August fired Jacob.
(b) August hit Marlena for a percieved hurt.
(c) August called Marlena an unkind name.
(d) August fed her horse to the big cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jacob recommend be done for the horse?

2. Who is to be Jacob's roommate in his new sleeping quarters?

3. What draws Jacob to the window?

4. Why does Jacob dislike this guest?

5. What is Jacob studying at school?

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