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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 does Scarlett do when her sister tells what Toby did in her room?
(a) She asks why he was sniffing her lip gloss.
(b) She chastises him for using someone else's brush.
(c) She tells Toby to get out.
(d) She dismisses her little sister.

2. After the contest, when does Toby's mother plan to return home?
(a) In two weeks.
(b) In two days.
(c) Never.
(d) The very next day.

3. What does Cal leave on the steps of Zachary's trailer?
(a) A chocolate milk shake.
(b) A snow cone.
(c) A piece of chicken.
(d) A burger.

4. As Toby recalls the night his mother packed, what song does he remember her singing?
(a) "All My Exes Live in Texas."
(b) "Amazing Grace."
(c) "That's All Right, Mama."
(d) "Hey, Good Looking."

5. In Chapter 8, who breaks a date without giving a reason?
(a) Cal.
(b) Juan.
(c) Scarlett.
(d) Toby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Toby happy in Chapter 8?

2. What does Miss Myrtie May serve for lunch in Chapter 9?

3. What kind of car does Wayne own?

4. Why is Mr. Wilson in a good mood in Chapter 5?

5. Who is planning to meet Juan in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What help does Zachary ask from Toby and Cal when the sheriff takes them to visit?

2. What amazes the boys about Zachary when they see him take the grocery sack from his steps?

3. What is ironic about Cal and Toby chasing taunting fourth graders away from Zachary's trailer?

4. What strikes Toby as unusual when Zachary tells him about his travels in Paris? What does it make Toby think?

5. Why is Toby awake extra early at the beginning of Chapter 9?

6. What is unusual about the letter Toby writes in Chapter 8?

7. Why is Toby's father still in his pajamas at the beginning of Chapter 9?

8. Why does Cal always get up so early?

9. What is ironic about Kate's announcement that she passed her driver's test and now has her license?

10. What is the goal Zachary shares with Cal and Toby when the sheriff takes them to visit?

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