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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which famous golfer is admired throughout this book?
(a) Lee Trevino.
(b) Robert Palmer.
(c) Tiger Woods.
(d) Jack Nicholas.

3. Who is called the "nicest person in Antler" in Chapter 18?
(a) Ferris.
(b) Toby.
(c) Cal.
(d) Scarlett.

4. Who invites Toby and Cal to breakfast Monday morning after the ladybug release?
(a) Ferris.
(b) Miss Myrtie Mae.
(c) Zachary.
(d) The Sheriff.

5. Whose idea is it at the end of Chapter 13 to get Zachary baptized?
(a) Cal.
(b) Kate.
(c) Toby.
(d) Paulie.

6. What does Mrs. McKnight say about Toby's mother?
(a) She is brave to pursue her dream.
(b) She is crazy to leave her family.
(c) She is a great singer.
(d) She is selfish.

7. Who gave custody of Zachary to Paulie?
(a) An aunt who liked to travel.
(b) Zachary's mother.
(c) Zachary's father.
(d) Zachary's jailed uncle.

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

9. Why does Scarlett visit Toby in Chapter 17?
(a) To tell him she knows the truth about his mother.
(b) To thank him again for the gift.
(c) To ask him to babysit her little sister.
(d) To give back his gift.

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

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

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

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

14. Who does Toby chase in Chapter 19?
(a) His father.
(b) Scarlett.
(c) Juan.
(d) Cal.

15. How does Toby convince Ferris to preside over the baptism?
(a) Bribery.
(b) By begging.
(c) Blackmail.
(d) With Scripture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toby do with the letter he receives from his mother in Chapter 14?

2. What night will Zachary be baptized?

3. How is Zachary transported to his baptism?

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

5. What does Zachary say that shows Toby he is lying about all his travels?

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