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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. Where do the Zinkoffs go on vacation?

2. What voice does Zinkoff hear while he is looking for Claudia?

3. Why does Zinkoff want the snow plows to stop while he is looking for Claudia?

4. What does Zinkoff have to do to see if snow is falling while looking for Claudia?

5. What is Zinkoff's uncle's name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Zinkoff feel when he sees a snowplow while he is looking for Claudia, and why?

3. How does Zinkoff let go of his giraffe hat?

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

5. Why does Zinkoff not want the lady with the walker to know his name?

6. What happened when Polly ran away?

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

8. Why does Zinkoff skip school on Field Day?

9. Who is Hector Binns' best friend?

10. Why is it so frustrating when Zinkoff's pockets get wet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What did Zinkoff learn from his day on Willow Street, and how did this change his life?

Essay Topic 3

Competition was a main theme in this book. Where did this theme appear, and how did Zinkoff's differences affect this theme?

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