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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 stuffed animal of Zoë's does Enzo come to believe is evil in Chapter 11?
(a) A bear.
(b) An elephant.
(c) A horse.
(d) A zebra.

2. In Chapter 3, Denny tells Enzo that "balance, anticipation" and what are vital if one is going to be a successful race car driver?
(a) Courage.
(b) Speed.
(c) Rage.
(d) Patience.

3. Enzo claims that a selective breeding conspiracy among humans is ultimately the reason that dogs do not have what, in Chapter 5?
(a) Thumbs.
(b) Clothing.
(c) No hair.
(d) Short hair.

4. How far is Denny's drive to Seattle in Chapter 25?
(a) 7 hours.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) 9 hours.
(d) 12 hours.

5. In Chapter 8, Enzo recounts the happenings of what day in summer?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, Denny takes Enzo to a ski gathering with whom?

2. In Chapter 21, Enzo believes that Maxwell and Trish are preparing Zoë for what?

3. The Sebring International Raceway is located in what state?

4. What is the name of Denny's daughter in the novel?

5. On the day of the Slippery Slabs, who becomes injured?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Zoë and Enzo go to Trish and Maxwell's house in Chapter 15? How does Enzo describe Trish and Maxwell?

2. What is significant about Enzo's observations of the forest in Chapter 17? How do these observations relate to the novel's themes?

3. In what ways has Zoë evolved as a character in Chapter 22? How does she prepare for school?

4. What do Maxwell and Trish ask of Denny in Chapter 23? What is Denny's response?

5. What does Denny propose to Eve in Chapter 16? What is Eve's response?

6. How does the title of the book arise in Chapter 8? How does Enzo internalize Denny's comment?

7. What is Denny's racing career like in Chapter 16? How does this relate to Eve's illness?

8. How does Enzo change his attitude about Eve in Chapter 8? What does Eve represent to Enzo in this chapter?

9. What is discussed regarding reincarnation in the early chapters of the book? What is foreshadowed in the early chapters regarding this theme?

10. Describe the character of Annika. How is she introduced in Chapter 25? What is foreshadowed in this chapter?

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