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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. Who did Zippy's dad say was Melinda's real dad?
(a) Dave Newman.
(b) Doc Holiday.
(c) Timmy's dad.
(d) Slim Jenkins.

2. What did Julie's dad gather from his truck every night when he came home?
(a) His bowling ball and his gun.
(b) His wallet, his lighter, and his gun.
(c) His briefcase, and his cigarettes.
(d) His money clip and his lighter.

3. What year did Melinda run for Fair Queen?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1976.
(d) 1972.

4. Who was chosen Fair Queen during the ceremony when Melinda ran?
(a) Carolyn.
(b) Julie.
(c) Betty.
(d) Mildred.

5. Why did Julie hit Zippy in the stomach?
(a) Julie's mom appeared to like Zippy better than Julie.
(b) Zippy told Julie that she'd never liked her grandfather.
(c) Zippy stole something from Julie's house.
(d) Zippy told Julie she was sorry about the death of her grandpa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lived next door to Zippy with a dog named Lucky?

2. Why did Zippy's sister Melinda think nobody had written a book about Mooreland?

3. How often did Edyth wash her hair?

4. What was Petey Scroggs known for?

5. What did the mud room at Big Dave and Debbie's house hold?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Zippy so emotional when Andy sang "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" at Jigger's funeral?

2. Why did Zippy's neighbor Reed threaten to kill her dogs?

3. What did Zippy's dad use to keep the dogs barking all night when he was "dog-sitting?"

4. What did it mean for Zippy to attend Julie's grandfather's funeral?

5. Why do you think Zippy's mom was absent during the night of the "dog-sitting?"

6. What deal did Zippy and her dad reach about the pink Bible?

7. How did Zippy get her name? Why did the nickname stick?

8. What was the only reason Melinda thought anyone would ever read a book about Mooreland, Indiana?

9. How did Zippy's interviews go with her mother?

10. What was Daniel's reaction when he broke the bathroom door and saw Melinda sitting on the edge of the tub fully dressed?

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