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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Toby go with Cal and Kate to the train depot?
(a) To pick up Paulie.
(b) To pick up Wayne.
(c) To pick up the ladybugs.
(d) To drop off Zachary.

2. What day of the week begins Chapter 12?
(a) Friday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Tuesday.

3. What is in the bag that Kate takes from Zachary's trailer?
(a) Laundry.
(b) Donation to the thrift store.
(c) Garbage.
(d) Groceries.

4. What does Cal throw at Toby at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) A book.
(b) An apple.
(c) 46 dollars.
(d) Zachary's Bible.

5. Who seeks advice from Toby at the beginning of Chapter 18?
(a) Zachary.
(b) Cal.
(c) Ferris.
(d) Juan.

6. Who does Toby play ball with in Chapter 20?
(a) The Judge.
(b) Juan.
(c) Cal.
(d) Scarlett.

7. Why is the sheriff waiting at Zachary's trailer?
(a) To arrest the kids for being in the lake.
(b) To take him to social services.
(c) To let him know Paulie will return in a few more days.
(d) To arrest the kids for breaking curfew.

8. What about the baptism makes Zachary very happy?
(a) Getting out of the water.
(b) Having his friends there.
(c) When Ferris signs his Bible.
(d) Lack of media attention.

9. What does Toby's dad make for breakfast at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) English muffins.
(b) Bagels.
(c) Cereal.
(d) Pancakes.

10. Who kicks a crate of ladybugs?
(a) Mrs. McKnight.
(b) Mr. McKnight.
(c) Cal.
(d) Toby.

11. Who is the photo of that Toby discusses with Miss Myrtie Mae?
(a) Her former fiance.
(b) TJ, her grandfather.
(c) The governor.
(d) The Judge.

12. What does Toby eat for breakfast at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) Bagels.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Cereal.
(d) English muffins.

13. Who calls Zachary a freak in Chapter 16?
(a) Cal.
(b) Tara.
(c) Toby.
(d) Kate.

14. What are the photographs Toby and Cal see at the end of Chapter 22?
(a) Zachary's baptism.
(b) Toby's mom competing in the talent show.
(c) Zachary's travels around the world.
(d) The day Zachary came to town through the ladybug event.

15. What does Reverend Newton say when he visits Toby's family that surprises Toby's dad?
(a) He heard about the fire at the Opry.
(b) He wants to pray for them since the wife ran off.
(c) That Toby threw apples in Miss Myrtie Mae's yard.
(d) That he wants Toby to mow the church yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their father-son outing, what does Toby's father encourage him to do later that evening?

2. In the last letter Wayne sent, what does he warn the boys?

3. When does Toby mow Miss Myrtie Mae's yard in Chapter 20?

4. Who dies in Chapter 15?

5. Which character gives an apology in Chapter 18?

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