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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what grade are Zinkoff's differences discovered?
(a) 5th.
(b) 6th.
(c) 4th.
(d) 3rd.

2. What does Zinkoff do after he throws up in Mrs. Biswell's class?
(a) Runs home.
(b) Cleans up his mess.
(c) Goes to the nurse's office.
(d) Passes out.

3. What makes the children giggle at Zinkoff on his first day at school?
(a) All of these.
(b) His enthusiasm.
(c) His hat.
(d) His name.

4. How does Mrs. Zinkoff know when her son in trying to get away?
(a) He stops laughing.
(b) Polly talks to him.
(c) The door squeaks.
(d) His boots clomp.

5. What does Miss Meeks like about Zinkoff?
(a) He loves school.
(b) He is easily amused.
(c) He is kind to others.
(d) He tries hard.

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

7. How long is Zinkoff out of school?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 3 days.

8. Why do students whisper the word Jabip to him after the first incident?
(a) To make him laugh.
(b) To see him happy.
(c) To see him cry.
(d) To annoy the teacher.

9. What is Zinkoff's first teacher's name?
(a) Ms. Munk.
(b) Mrs. Mirk.
(c) Ms. Mikes.
(d) Miss Meeks.

10. When does Zinkoff go down to his cellar?
(a) During Polly's nap.
(b) In the morning before everyone wakes up.
(c) When his father gets home.
(d) At bed time.

11. What winter activity is listed in the first chapter?
(a) Skiing.
(b) Sledding.
(c) Snowman making.
(d) Snow shoeing.

12. What kind of hat does Zinkoff's teacher wear on his first day of school?
(a) A conductor's hat.
(b) A witche's hat.
(c) A crown.
(d) A police hat.

13. Why does Zinkoff go to school on a weekend?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is in the mentoring program.
(c) He has make-up work to do.
(d) He didn't know school was out on weekends.

14. What does Mrs. Zinkoff take to her new neighbors?
(a) Some bread.
(b) Some cookies.
(c) A cake.
(d) A platter of cheese.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say boys will always do, when together?

2. How many steps lead to Zinkoff's cellar?

3. Where does Mrs. Zinkoff put Polly's crib when Zinkoff is home?

4. Who does Zinkoff want to hold his hand as he goes to school?

5. What does Zinkoff do when he is ready to go to school?

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