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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. When does Toby mow Miss Myrtie Mae's yard in Chapter 20?

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

3. Which famous golfer is admired throughout this book?

4. Who gave custody of Zachary to Paulie?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the difference between conflict and crisis in a novel? How are they similar? Also relate the differences and similarities specifically to When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.

Essay Topic 3

There are four points of view in which literature is written: first person, third person objective, third person limited, and omniscient. Which point of view does the author use in this book? Is this the most effective point of view for this story? Why or why not?

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