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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was the name of the horse that Zippy's dad kept in the shed?
(a) Spots.
(b) Lucky.
(c) Princess.
(d) Gracie.
2. What was the slogan for Melinda in the Fair Parade when she rode in the convertible?
(a) An old-fashioned girl with an old-fashioned smile.
(b) A pioneer woman with a pioneer spirit.
(c) A midwestern beauty for a happy midwestern town.
(d) A beautiful girl for a beautiful town.
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) $1021.98.
(b) $100.48.
(c) $20.63.
(d) $1.61.
4. 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) Her behind just before she sat down.
(d) The side of her leg.
5. Who died in the town of Mooreland when Zippy was born?
(a) Zippy's father.
(b) The barber Tony.
(c) Melinda.
(d) The druggist.
6. What was Zippy's father's reaction to her chicken being killed?
(a) He left the house with a .357 Magnum.
(b) He played a card game with Zippy to cheer her up.
(c) He chuckled.
(d) He sat down and ate dinner without a word.
7. What did Zippy's brother Daniel wear as a kid?
(a) A coonskin hat like Davy Crockett.
(b) A leather jacket.
(c) A cowboy hat and boots.
(d) A red shirt with no collar.
8. Who did Zippy's mom listen to on the television every Sunday?
(a) Betty White.
(b) Batsell Barrett Baxter.
(c) Gracie Allen.
(d) The Lone Ranger.
9. How did Zippy's sister react to the news that Zippy's chicken was killed?
(a) She laughed until she cried.
(b) She seemed unconcerned.
(c) She cried with Zippy.
(d) She told Zippy she was very sorry.
10. Where is the town of Mooreland, Indiana, located?
(a) North of New Castle and east of Epileptic Village.
(b) North of Epileptic City.
(c) East of Wichita.
(d) South of New Manchester.
11. What did the mud room at Big Dave and Debbie's house hold?
(a) Two deep freezers and four or five saddles on saw horses.
(b) The telephone.
(c) Just a coat hanger.
(d) A small place for boots.
12. What was the name of Zippy's rooster?
(a) Joe.
(b) Tulilp.
(c) Speckles.
(d) Red.
13. What played on the record player when Zippy's dad taught her to dance the box step?
(a) Tony Bennett.
(b) "Theme from a Summer Place."
(c) "I Want to Hold your Hand."
(d) Bing Crosby.
14. How did Zippy's mom refer to Zippy's birth?
(a) As "an afterthought."
(b) As "Our little surprise."
(c) As "On Melinda's birthday."
(d) As "A warm day, too hot to think."
15. What was Andy's most important talent?
(a) He could sing.
(b) He could fire a gun.
(c) He could catch a skunk.
(d) He could whistle.
Short Answer Questions
1. What was Ruth Huff's collie's name?
2. What did Zippy's mom call her when she jumped down stairs, skipping every other one?
3. Who was chosen Fair Queen during the ceremony when Melinda ran?
4. What year did Melinda run for Fair Queen?
5. What happened at Big Dave and Debbie's house when a runt pig was born?
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