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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. Whose idea is it at the end of Chapter 13 to get Zachary baptized?

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

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

4. Why does Scarlett visit Toby in Chapter 17?

5. Why does Juan carry a golf club around?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the Ladybug Waltz.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character description of Toby and Cal. Which is a major character? Which is a minor character? Support your answer with specific evidence form the story and be sure to include definitions of major and minor characters.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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