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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chance, A Short List of Things My Father Lost Gambling, The World of Ideas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Zippy's cat's name that she thought she'd lost forever but later found inside Petey's house?
(a) Kitty.
(b) Fluffy.
(c) It had no name.
(d) PeeDink.

2. What was the name of the horse that Zippy's dad kept in the shed?
(a) Princess.
(b) Gracie.
(c) Spots.
(d) Lucky.

3. Where did Zippy's sister pinch her when she came in late to church?
(a) He cheeks.
(b) Her behind just before she sat down.
(c) The side of her leg.
(d) The tender skin inside the upper arm.

4. What did Zippy's father lose gambling that belonged to her and only her?
(a) A dresser from Zippy's room.
(b) A ruby ring.
(c) A twenty-five dollar savings bond.
(d) Zippy's bracelet.

5. What was Zippy's mother really good at?
(a) Cleaning house.
(b) Reading books.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Julie hit Zippy in the stomach?

2. What did Zippy's father win gambling that belonged to Zippy and only Zippy?

3. Who did Zippy's uncle marry and divorce four times?

4. Which church did Zippy go to every Sunday with her mother?

5. What had happened to Mildred's house?

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