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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. Why is the train raided in Poughkepsie?
(a) To search for illegal aliens.
(b) To rid it of illegal alcohol.
(c) To recover stolen money and property.
(d) To rid it of illegal drugs.

2. What does Rosie do when she sees the exit to the menagerie tent from the big top?
(a) Rosie runs the opposite direction.
(b) Rosie stops, refusing to move in any direction.
(c) Rosie runs to the menagerie tent.
(d) Rosie tramples a clown.

3. What does Uncle Al reveal about August to Jacob?
(a) August is a millionare.
(b) August is an alcoholic.
(c) August has terminal cancer.
(d) August is a paranoid schizophrenic.

4. How does Jacob convince Uncle Al to allow Marlena to return without returning to August?
(a) Jacob convinces Uncle Al August no longer loves Marlena.
(b) Jacob convinces Uncle Al that Marlena is too distracting for August.
(c) Jacob convinces Uncle Al that August is dangerous for Marlena.
(d) Jacob convinces distance will make Marlena and August's relationship better.

5. What injury had Jacob suffered?
(a) A broken wrist.
(b) A concussion.
(c) A black eye.
(d) A strained ankle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is elderly Jacob frightened?

2. Elderly Jacob suffers two disappointments in chapter 19. What is the second?

3. Whose safety is Jacob concerned about?

4. What does Marlena injure jumping out of Rosie's way?

5. Why does August give Marlena a black eye?

Short Essay Questions

1. What surprise does Marlena arrange for August after Rosie's first successful show?

2. What does Jacob use to pay the doctor?

3. Why is the train raided in Poughkeepsie?

4. Why did Marlena marry August?

5. What is stolen several days in a row?

6. Who becomes ill, forcing Jacob to examine him?

7. How does August react to Marlena's surprise?

8. How does August react to Marlena's injuries?

9. What happens after Jacob and Marlena escape the club?

10. What does Uncle Al want young Jacob to do in the aftermath of Marlena's choice to leave August?

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