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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. Who is called the "nicest person in Antler" in Chapter 18?

2. Why was Zachary's mother's funeral a media circus?

3. Who seeks advice from Toby at the beginning of Chapter 18?

4. Who does Toby chase in Chapter 19?

5. What revelation do Cal and Toby have when they fall into the lake?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What steps does the minister tell Toby that must be taken to get baptized?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe the Ladybug Waltz.

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Identify and discuss three points of foreshadowing from the novel. Did the author use foreshadowing effectively? Why or why not? Define foreshadowing in your essay as well.

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