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

2. What does Camel tell Jacob he will have to learn to get along?
(a) Patience.
(b) How to fight.
(c) Self-reliance.
(d) Circus lingo.

3. What holds the attention of many of the assisted-living center's residents in Chapter 5?
(a) A new resident who can dance.
(b) A new game in the activity room.
(c) The circus.
(d) A movie in the activity room.

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

5. What job does Jacob's new roommate have?
(a) Animal Care
(b) Handyman
(c) Clown
(d) Security

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jacob removed from the dining room?

2. Why does Jacob help the barker?

3. Who is Uncle Al?

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

5. Why does Jacob return to school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Stars and Stripes Forever in the circus?

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

3. What is Jacob studying in school? What are his plans after he gets his degree?

4. What does elderly Jacob spend his day doing?

5. Why does Jacob not wish to sit at his regular table at mealtime?

6. What treat does Rosemary sneak onto Jacob's breakfast tray?

7. What does Jacob agree to do for Marlena?

8. What does Uncle Al think of Jacob when he interviews him?

9. What does Jacob conclude about Marlena's horse?

10. What does Jacob complain to the nurse about?

(see the answer keys)

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