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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. At the Newman's birthday party, who did NOT jump into the corn pile?
(a) Dana.
(b) Zippy.
(c) Randolf.
(d) Julie.

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

3. What did Zippy trade the hippie couple for to get the dog?
(a) She washed up the dishes.
(b) Money.
(c) Haircuts.
(d) A cat.

4. Who was the undisputed master of hooking rugs in Mooreland?
(a) Melinda.
(b) Zippy's dad.
(c) Debbie Newman.
(d) Zippy's mom.

5. What did Zippy think when her mother left one day mad at her father?
(a) "Dad will never let her come back."
(b) "She's going to live with the gypsies."
(c) "She's going to live with the Newmans."
(d) "It won't be long now."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Zippy's mother not drive a car?

2. When Zippy was "stalking good works" whom did she try to help first, describing her as "164 years old"?

3. What kind of gun did Zippy's dad keep in a shoulder holster.

4. When Zippy was taking the parcels to her brother's house, what did she hit that made her fall down?

5. What did Mildred dust that surprised Zippy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Zippy's view of Jesus? How did she feel about him? What did she think of the portrait that hung in her house?

2. What was the significance of the hippies moving into town?

3. How much did Zippy understand about Dana's parents?

4. What did Zippy think of her father's belief in God after he took Zippy to his "church?"

5. What instrument did Zippy what to play and why was it not accepted by the music teacher?

6. What was the ultimate reason Zippy did not get the presents she wanted for Christmas?

7. Why did Zippy's mother tell Zippy she believed in God because she had to?

8. What was Dana's life like at home?

9. Why did Zippy's mom get kicked out of Catholic school?

10. What happened to Zippy's grandmother's house? How was it moved? How does the fact that it is on a graveyard affect the story and image of Zippy's grandmother?

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