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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. Where are Toby and his dad going in Chapter 12?
(a) To buy breakfast.
(b) To a picnic at Cal's farm.
(c) To the post office.
(d) To deliver worms.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Toby rides with his dad in Chapter 12, what does he miss?

2. What does Reverend Newton say when he visits Toby's family that surprises Toby's dad?

3. What day of the week begins Chapter 12?

4. What is Zachary's middle name?

5. What heirloom does Toby give Scarlett?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Toby's dad say he left Dallas?

2. What are the two reasons the boys decide to have Zachary baptized at the lake?

3. How do Cal, Toby and Kate protect Zachary from jeers at the movie?

4. Why does Ferris feel especially bad after Wayne's death?

5. Why is Toby so mad at his father when they deliver bait on Saturday?

6. What are two good results from Cal riding his bike into the lake?

7. Why is Toby working in the bowling alley the day after the funeral?

8. What was Juan's real reason for canceling his important date with Scarlett and why didn't he just tell her the truth?

9. Why is Zachary unhappy when he first learns of the baptism plans?

10. How and when is the McKnight family notified of their son's death?

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