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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. What do the boys build to help Zachary get into the truck?
(a) A lift.
(b) Steps.
(c) A good relationship with him.
(d) A ramp.

2. Who does Toby chase in Chapter 19?
(a) His father.
(b) Scarlett.
(c) Cal.
(d) Juan.

3. How does Toby convince Ferris to preside over the baptism?
(a) By begging.
(b) Blackmail.
(c) Bribery.
(d) With Scripture.

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

5. What does Toby realize in Chapter 19 that he needs to tell Cal?
(a) That he owed him $47.
(b) That he wrote a letter to Wayne on his behalf.
(c) That he was afraid he'd say the wrong thing at the funeral.
(d) That his mother is not coming home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Toby flatter by saying he is the strongest person Toby knows?

2. Where do Cal and Toby decide to take Zachary in Chapter 13?

3. What day of the week is the state supposed to pick up Zachary to take him to foster care?

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

5. What baptism requirements will keep Zachary from being baptized, according to Reverend Newton?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Toby realizes why Zachary has never been baptized like he promised his mother he would be. What is the reason?

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

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

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

6. What words of wisdom does Wayne write to Cal in his last letter?

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

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

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

10. What is the rush in getting Zachary baptized?

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