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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. What makes Zinkoff's teacher think he might have a developmental problem?
(a) His enthusiasm.
(b) His looks.
(c) His poor penmanship.
(d) His easily confused state.

2. Why is Zinkoff out of school for so long?
(a) He has to heal from his surgery.
(b) His mother is sick.
(c) His baby sister gets sick.
(d) He is on probation.

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

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

5. Where does Zinkoff want to go when he is out of school for so long?
(a) To the store.
(b) To school.
(c) Outside.
(d) To the doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Andrew's last name?

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

3. What passes Zinkoff as he is running?

4. What does Zinkoff love to hear more than anything?

5. What do Zinkoff's parents do when he gets out of control at the table?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Zinkoff and his father do on Willow Street?

2. Why does Zinkoff cry when he leaves Willow Drive?

3. What does the narrator say happens when boys get together?

4. What does Zinkoff practice after his first soccer game?

5. How is Mr. Yalowitz different from all the other teachers Zinkoff has had?

6. What does Zinkoff play in orchestra, and why?

7. What does Mrs. Zinkoff call her husband's car, and why?

8. Why does Zinkoff feel like he can run forever?

9. What does the narrator say the children do not notice about Zinkoff at a young age?

10. Why is Andrew sulking when his new neighbors come to visit?

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