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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uncle Al announce to the circus crew and performers?
(a) They are going bankrupt.
(b) They are moving on sooner than expected.
(c) They are going to be making cutbacks.
(d) They are adding a new act.

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

3. Who owns the sick horse Jacob is to examine in Chapter 6?
(a) Marlena, August's wife and the beautiful woman Jacob saw the day before.
(b) August, the animal manager.
(c) Uncle Al and the circus.
(d) Camel and Kinko the Clown.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What school does Jacob attend?

2. What is the menagerie tent?

3. What does the barker do to reward Jacob?

4. Why does Jacob help the barker?

5. Why does Jacob take a train home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the emergency that causes the band to play Stars and Stripes Forever?

2. Why does August not have time to secure food for the animals?

3. What does Jacob witness when he goes in search of Marlena?

4. What attacks Jacob later that night?

5. How many children does Jacob have?

6. What does Camel promise Jacob?

7. Where is Jacob living in his old age?

8. Where does Jacob go after walking out on his final exams?

9. Why is Marlena angry with August the following day?

10. What ruins Jacob's one joy in the center?

(see the answer keys)

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