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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. Who breaks the trailer window?
(a) Juan.
(b) Paulie.
(c) Cal.
(d) Toby.

2. Where does Mr. Wilson take Toby for lunch in Chapter 5?
(a) The bowling alley diner.
(b) To the town's Mexican restaurant.
(c) The Dairy Maid.
(d) Gossimer Lake for a picnic.

3. What is used by teasers to hit Zachary's trailer?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Glass drink bottles.
(c) Sticks.
(d) Toys.

4. How do Toby and Cal pass time while waiting at their lookout post?
(a) By eating.
(b) By making up stories about Paulie.
(c) By measuring things.
(d) By playing video games.

5. Which of the following businesses is NOT part of downtown Antler?
(a) Cotton gin.
(b) Dairy Maid.
(c) Bowling alley.
(d) Real estate office.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miss Myrtie Mae's casserole specialty?

2. What does Cal leave on the steps of Zachary's trailer?

3. What does Toby's dad serve for dinner in Chapter 3?

4. What makes Toby happy in Chapter 8?

5. What does Toby learn in the letter he receives in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Scarlett thank Toby for dancing with her at the lake?

2. In addition to learning that his mom did not win the competition, what else does Toby learn about his mother in Chapter 8?

3. Discuss the development of Gossimer Lake.

4. Why has Antler's population dwindled?

5. What is exciting about the trailer that pulls into town in Chapter 1? Why is it exciting?

6. What is a unique effect the cotton gin has on Antler?

7. Why do the boys continue to leave food items on Zachary's steps?

8. How do Toby and Cal try to determine whether Zachary really is the fattest boy in the world?

9. As Toby and Scarlett swing on her front porch, what does Scarlett talk about?

10. What is the first food item the boys leave on the trailer step for Zachary"

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