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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about the baptism makes Zachary very happy?

2. Who dies in Chapter 15?

3. Who does Toby blindfold and give a ride on his bike?

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

5. Who throws an apple at Toby?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the Ladybug Waltz.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the genre of When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. Is there another genre the novel might also be classified as? Support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

A protagonist has heroic qualities and an antagonist has villainous qualities. Discuss the protagonist in When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. Discuss the antagonist. What is ironic about the story's antagonist?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the Grand Ole Opry and the Vietnam War to the theme of When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.

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