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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 is cleaning out Zachary's septic tank?
(a) Toby and Ferris.
(b) The sheriff and local plumber.
(c) Mr. McKnight.
(d) Cal and Toby.

2. Who is in awe of the ladybug release?
(a) Cal.
(b) Toby.
(c) Kate.
(d) Zachary.

3. When does Toby mow Miss Myrtie Mae's yard in Chapter 20?
(a) After dark.
(b) Before dawn.
(c) At noon.
(d) During a rain storm.

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

5. Who does Toby play ball with in Chapter 20?
(a) Cal.
(b) Juan.
(c) Scarlett.
(d) The Judge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Toby visit Cal in Chapter 16?

2. What is in the bag that Kate takes from Zachary's trailer?

3. Who calls Zachary a freak in Chapter 16?

4. Who seeks advice from Toby at the beginning of Chapter 18?

5. What is Zachary's middle name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the Ladybug Waltz.

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