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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. Which famous golfer is admired throughout this book?

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

3. What does Reverend Newton say when he visits Toby's family that surprises Toby's dad?

4. In the last letter Wayne sent, what does he warn the boys?

5. As Toby rides with his dad in Chapter 12, what does he miss?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Zachary symbolize to the people of Antler when he arrives in town? What does he grow to symbolize to Toby and to Cal?

Essay Topic 2

Irony is the contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. There are three types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic. Identify and discuss two examples of irony in the book. Which type of irony is it? What is expected and what actually occurs with your examples?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast best friends Toby and Cal in When Zachary Beaver Comes to Town.

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