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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 heirloom does Toby give Scarlett?

2. Who is in awe of the ladybug release?

3. What is Zachary's middle name?

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

5. How does Toby convince Ferris to preside over the baptism?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the rush in getting Zachary baptized?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of water throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze the character, Toby, and his growth throughout the novel.

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