View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What is the release of the ladybugs called?
(a) The Ladybug Palooza.
(b) Ladybug Fest.
(c) Bugstock.
(d) The Ladybug Waltz.

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

5. Who does Toby first ask about how to get baptized?
(a) Ferris.
(b) Miss Myrtie Mae.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Juan carry a golf club around?

2. Who kicks a crate of ladybugs?

3. Which character is not at the ladybug event?

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

5. Who is in awe of the ladybug release?

Short Essay Questions

1. What stereotype does Toby realize he has held regarding Juan and what does he realize is the truth?

2. What good news does Zachary receive after his baptism?

3. Why won't Toby talk to Cal after his brother dies?

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

5. For what two reasons does Toby take the piece of jewelry from his mother's room?

6. What steps does the minister tell Toby that must be taken to get baptized?

7. How does Kate become involved with Zachary after driving the boys to the movie?

8. What is the rush in getting Zachary baptized?

9. What does Toby's dad tell him during their fishing trip about his own father?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 700 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample