3. Why does young Jacob meet with August in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Jacom meets with August to thank him for his kindness the night before.
(b) Jacob meets with August in order to check on the sick horse.
(c) Jacob meets with August to discuss his new job duties.
(d) Jacob meets with August to get his meal tickets.

4. Why does Camel drink jake?
(a) It is cheap.
(b) It was a gift.
(c) It is Prohibition and it is the only alcohol he can find.
(d) It is tasty.

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

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

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

8. What does Jacob promise to do for Marlena in Chapter 7?
(a) Put her horse out of its misery.
(b) Help her leave August.
(c) To love her always.
(d) Protect her from Uncle Al and August.

9. What is the only thing Jacob is able to take from his parents' home?
(a) His father's car.
(b) His mother's wedding ring.
(c) His father's gold watch.
(d) His mother's cookbook.

10. What does Jacob complain to the nurse about?
(a) His mushy food.
(b) The noise at the other tables.
(c) A pain in his chest.
(d) The music playing in the background.

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

12. What draws Jacob to the window?
(a) A tapping sound on the window.
(b) A nurse calls him over.
(c) A group of residents gathered at the window.
(d) The sight of something large and red.

13. Why is Jacob in the assisted-living center?
(a) He has no family to care for him.
(b) He is old.
(c) He wants to be near people his own age.
(d) He broke his hip and needs extra help while he recovers.

14. Why does Jacob return to school?
(a) He wants to make amends for his poor actions of the past.
(b) He wants to make his parents proud.
(c) He has nowhere else to go.
(d) He wants to be with his friends.

15. Why was Jacob's father unable to pay his mortgage?
(a) He could no longer work due to an injury.
(b) The mortgage payments were too high.
(c) He could no longer work due to the depression.
(d) His clients were unable to pay him in cash.