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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Jacob happy that he can remember the nurse's name is Rosemary?
(a) Jacob has never been able to remember names, so he is happy anytime he can.
(b) Jacob believes remembering her name proves he is not losing his mind.
(c) Jacob likes the name Rosemary.
(d) Jacob is just happy to see the same nurse more than once.

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

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

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

6. What does the barker do to reward Jacob?
(a) Gives him a security job on the cooch show.
(b) Gives him a promise of a permanant job.
(c) Gives him a promise of future aid.
(d) Gives him money.

7. Why does young Jacob meet with August in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Jacob meets with August to get his meal tickets.
(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) Jacom meets with August to thank him for his kindness the night before.

8. Who wakes elderly Jacob in Chapter 5?
(a) His son.
(b) His wife.
(c) Rosemary, the nurse.
(d) The new resident.

9. What does Jacob do to irritate August when they stop that night?
(a) Jacob insults Marlena.
(b) Jacob overrides an order August gave the men.
(c) Jacob refuses to check on Marlena's sick horse.
(d) Jacob insults Uncle Al.

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

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

12. Who is Camel, the man Jacob meets on the train?
(a) Camel is the owner of the circus.
(b) Camel is one of the animals with the circus.
(c) Camel is a worker with the circus who promises to help Jacob get a job.
(d) Camel is a cop sent to raid the circus.

13. Who interrupts the class?
(a) Jacob.
(b) The dean of students.
(c) Rosie.
(d) Marlena.

14. Where does Jacob end up sitting to eat his dinner?
(a) At a new table.
(b) At his regular table.
(c) In his room.
(d) In the game room.

15. What is Jacob told as he runs toward the big top?
(a) Jacob is told the police are raiding the train
(b) Jacob is told Marlena has been injured
(c) Jacob is told August is looking for him
(d) Jacob is told the animals are stampeding

Short Answer Questions

1. What new animal does Uncle Al buy?

2. Why does August become annoyed with Marlena over lunch in Chapter 9?

3. Where does Jacob go when he hears the music change?

4. What has Uncle Al pushed the circus to reach?

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

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