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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 did Zippy think of the six of clubs in a deck of cards?
(a) The club was a shovel.
(b) It was a boy.
(c) It was girly.
(d) The six was the devil.

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

3. How much did Zippy have in her bank when she opened it to get money to vote for her sister as Fair Queen?
(a) $20.63.
(b) $1.61.
(c) $100.48.
(d) $1021.98.

4. What did the Driftwood smell like to Zippy?
(a) Basic truck, Old Spice, Lucky Strikes and gasoline.
(b) Fried foods -- especially fish.
(c) Cats and finger nail polish remover.
(d) Mold, Tile Cleaner, Mr. Clean.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Zippy's mom call her when she jumped down stairs, skipping every other one?

2. At Jiggers funeral, what song did Andy sing?

3. Why did Julie hit Zippy in the stomach?

4. Who, according to Zippy, was bigger and meaner than the Mafia?

5. Who was chosen Fair Queen during the ceremony when Melinda ran?

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