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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. Who gives Zinkoff the biggest hug when he wakes up after searching for Claudia?

2. Why do Zinkoff's teammates call him something after Field Day?

3. Why were the police lights kept on after Claudia was found?

4. Where is Claudia found?

5. How long is Zinkoff grounded?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zinkoff end up quitting most of the clubs that he joins in middle school?

2. What snack does the lady with the walker make for Zinkoff?

3. What do the 5th graders see as evidence of Zinkoff being a loser?

4. What happens when Zinkoff gets an A in geography?

5. What is Zinkoff doing when he sees the police cars heading for Willow Street?

6. Who are Zinkoff's favorite teachers, and why?

7. Who does Zinkoff like to watch most on Willow Street, and why?

8. What does Zinkoff say is worse than feeling like a loser, and why?

9. Why is Zinkoff mad when a man finds him in the snow?

10. Why does Zinkoff clutch the bubblegum stone so much while searching for Claudia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

What were some of the main differences between Zinkoff and the other children in his life, and how did this affect him?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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