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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. Why is the sheriff waiting at Zachary's trailer?

2. Who arrives just as the friends are beginning the baptism?

3. What does Toby realize in Chapter 19 that he needs to tell Cal?

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

5. Who calls Zachary a freak in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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. What words of wisdom does Wayne write to Cal in his last letter?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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