View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Andrew's father's occupation?

2. What does Zinkoff's father ask him every day at dinner?

3. What does Zinkoff pretend the sidewalk is while he walks alone?

4. How are the students referred to by his first teacher?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zinkoff throw up often?

2. How is Zinkoff described in the first chapter?

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

4. How is the narration of the first chapter different from the rest of the book?

5. What do Zinkoff and his father discuss during lunch on their day at Willow Drive, and why?

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

7. What happens when a bully tries to take Zinkoff's hat on the playground?

8. What does Andrew's father think of the neighborhood, and why?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity was a major theme in this book, as many different lifestyles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 2

Personal identity was one of the main themes in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did its inclusion in the novel shape the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

How did Zinkoff show his persistent nature, and what effect did this attribute have on other people in his life?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 622 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample