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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Mrs. Biswell become a teacher?
(a) Her husband wanted her to.
(b) She doesn't know.
(c) There were few jobs for women.
(d) She is good at it.

2. Where does Mr. Yalowitz seat Zinkoff?
(a) The back row.
(b) The front row.
(c) Next to his own desk.
(d) The aisle row.

3. What does Zinkoff create while he is home from school?
(a) A test.
(b) A cast.
(c) A puppet.
(d) A play.

4. What does Zinkoff's sister get that makes him jealous?
(a) 2 stars.
(b) Baby food.
(c) Attention.
(d) A crib.

5. Where has Zinkoff spent most of his life, before he goes to school?
(a) The hospital.
(b) His bed.
(c) The outdoors.
(d) Home.

6. Why does Zinkoff get in trouble on his first day of school?
(a) He gets to school too early.
(b) He leaves before his mother is ready.
(c) He forgets his shirt.
(d) He gets to school too late.

7. What is Zinkoff's sister's name?
(a) Polly.
(b) Sally.
(c) Tally.
(d) Molly.

8. How does the narrator say someone might get annoyed by a happy child in winter?
(a) To have to share your activity.
(b) To not be a part of the fun.
(c) To see they are having more fun than you.
(d) All of these.

9. How does Zinkoff describe the world when he is ready to go to school?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Bright.
(c) Amazing.
(d) Strange.

10. What is Andrew's last name?
(a) Ottwell.
(b) Orwell.
(c) Orton.
(d) Orson.

11. How are the students referred to by his first teacher?
(a) Learners.
(b) Patriots.
(c) Citizens.
(d) Scholars.

12. What passes Zinkoff as he is running?
(a) A bird.
(b) Older boys.
(c) A car.
(d) Some dogs.

13. What kind of students does Mrs. Biswell appreciate?
(a) Quiet students.
(b) Struggling students.
(c) Brilliant students.
(d) Grateful students.

14. What is Andrew's father's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Banker.
(c) Mailman.
(d) Mechanic.

15. How many steps lead to Zinkoff's cellar?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day of school does Zinkoff want to miss?

2. How does Zinkoff feel about the button given to him by Miss Meeks?

3. What did Zinkoff do when Miss Meeks talked about Jabip?

4. How will someone know that a name and a boy go together in Chapter 1?

5. What does the button say that Miss Meeks puts on Zinkoff?

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