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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 does Toby blindfold and give a ride on his bike?
(a) Kate.
(b) Cal.
(c) Tara.
(d) Scarlett.

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

3. What are the photographs Toby and Cal see at the end of Chapter 22?
(a) Zachary's baptism.
(b) Toby's mom competing in the talent show.
(c) Zachary's travels around the world.
(d) The day Zachary came to town through the ladybug event.

4. Which famous golfer is admired throughout this book?
(a) Tiger Woods.
(b) Jack Nicholas.
(c) Robert Palmer.
(d) Lee Trevino.

5. Which character gives an apology in Chapter 18?
(a) Scarlett.
(b) Toby.
(c) Cal.
(d) Juan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the sheriff waiting at Zachary's trailer?

2. Whose idea is it at the end of Chapter 13 to get Zachary baptized?

3. What does Toby realize in Chapter 19 that he needs to tell Cal?

4. Who drives the boys to their destination in Chapter 13?

5. When does Toby mow Miss Myrtie Mae's yard in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the rush in getting Zachary baptized?

4. How do Cal and Toby talk Kate into helping them take Zachary to the movies?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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