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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Zippy feel about her brother?

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

3. Who was the undisputed master of hooking rugs in Mooreland?

4. What did Zippy's mom get in trouble for in Catholic School?

5. In the picture taken in Vietnam, what was Polly's brother standing on top of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What were Zippy's thoughts about a single moment?

3. Describe the Jarvis's Christmas tree? What does it indicate about their family?

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

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

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

7. What does the love of crafts say about the time period that Zippy grew up in?

8. What did Zippy's mom mean when she said usually "people aren't thinking about you at all"?

9. How did Zippy describe the doorknobs in her parent's bedroom getting stuck together?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zippy discussed her parents arguments in detail. What does this tell you about Zippy's parents and their relationship? In the end, do you think Zippy's parents remained married? Why? Why not? Explain your answers and give specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

After Zippy's dad confronted his neighbor Reed, he tells Zippy, "There's danger everywhere." What did he mean by this statement to his daughter? What was his bigger message?

Essay Topic 3

Zippy tended to exaggerate at certain times in the book. Is there a pattern to this behavior? What is it? When does Zippy exaggerate? How does Zippy exaggerate? Does it add to the story? How?

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