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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What heirloom does Toby give Scarlett?
(a) A gold bracelet.
(b) Diamond earrings.
(c) A pearl necklace.
(d) A pearl ring.

3. Why is Toby's father not speaking to him at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) He's mad that he hung up on Cal.
(b) He's mad because Toby skipped the funeral.
(c) He's busy and left for work early.
(d) He's mad that Toby lied about the Opry fire.

4. What does Toby do when he gets home from Zachary's baptism?
(a) Reads the Bible.
(b) Writes to his mother.
(c) Watches TV.
(d) Spends time with his dad.

5. 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) That Toby threw apples in Miss Myrtie Mae's yard.
(c) He wants to pray for them since the wife ran off.
(d) That he wants Toby to mow the church yard.

6. What day of the week is the state supposed to pick up Zachary to take him to foster care?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

7. What do the boys build to help Zachary get into the truck?
(a) A ramp.
(b) Steps.
(c) A lift.
(d) A good relationship with him.

8. Which character is not at the ladybug event?
(a) Paulie.
(b) Juan.
(c) Miss Myrtie Mae.
(d) Zachary.

9. Who does Toby hang up on in Chapter 16?
(a) Scarlett.
(b) His mom.
(c) Cal.
(d) Kate.

10. What is Zachary's middle name?
(a) Laverne.
(b) Elvis.
(c) Joe.
(d) Talullah.

11. Where do Cal and Toby decide to take Zachary in Chapter 13?
(a) Camping.
(b) To the drive-in movie.
(c) To a football game.
(d) To the city pool.

12. Where did Toby's dad live before moving to Antler?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Little Rock.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Memphis.

13. Why was Zachary's mother's funeral a media circus?
(a) Because of her size.
(b) Because she was a famous singer.
(c) Because of Zachary's size.
(d) Because she was a famous criminal.

14. What does Ferris confess to in Chapter 16?
(a) He turned off the water in Zachary's trailer.
(b) He had a big crush on Toby's mom.
(c) He fired Toby's mom and that's why she left town.
(d) He shot his foot on purpose so he wouldn't have to go to war.

15. Who throws an apple at Toby?
(a) His father.
(b) Scarlett.
(c) The Judge.
(d) Cal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous golfer is admired throughout this book?

2. What day of the week begins Chapter 12?

3. What does Toby's dad make for breakfast at the beginning of Chapter 12?

4. Why did Toby go with Cal and Kate to the train depot?

5. How is Zachary transported to his baptism?

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