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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 long has Zinkoff's first teacher been teaching?

2. What makes Zinkoff's teacher think he might have a developmental problem?

3. Why does Zinkoff go to school on a weekend?

4. Where does Mr. Zinkoff take his son on Sunday?

5. How does Zinkoff describe the world when he is ready to go to school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Waiting Man waiting for?

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

3. Why are Zinkoff's differences suddenly noticed in the 4th grade?

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

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

6. Why does Mr. Zinkoff take his son to Willow Street on a Sunday?

7. What makes Zinkoff feel like the Waiting Man?

8. What does Zinkoff think his mother's star stickers are?

9. What special gift does Zinkoff make for Andrew?

10. What is unusual about Zinkoff's first time leaving his home alone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this novel all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters, write their main motivation throughout the book, and explain how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

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