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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. Why was Zachary's mother's funeral a media circus?
(a) Because she was a famous singer.
(b) Because of Zachary's size.
(c) Because she was a famous criminal.
(d) Because of her size.

2. What does Toby do when he gets home from Zachary's baptism?
(a) Watches TV.
(b) Spends time with his dad.
(c) Reads the Bible.
(d) Writes to his mother.

3. What baptism requirements will keep Zachary from being baptized, according to Reverend Newton?
(a) He must be Baptist.
(b) He must attend church for a year first.
(c) He must wear a one-size-fits-all church robe.
(d) He must go to church and respond to the altar call.

4. Why is Toby's father not speaking to him at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) He's busy and left for work early.
(b) He's mad that he hung up on Cal.
(c) He's mad that Toby lied about the Opry fire.
(d) He's mad because Toby skipped the funeral.

5. Who does Toby flatter by saying he is the strongest person Toby knows?
(a) Ferris.
(b) The sheriff.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the photographs Toby and Cal see at the end of Chapter 22?

3. How is Zachary transported to his baptism?

4. Which famous golfer is admired throughout this book?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the Ladybug Waltz.

9. What is the rush in getting Zachary baptized?

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

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