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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. What is the release of the ladybugs called?

2. What is Toby's religion?

3. Who calls Zachary a freak in Chapter 16?

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

5. Who does Toby play ball with in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

1. Toby realizes why Zachary has never been baptized like he promised his mother he would be. What is the reason?

2. What is the rush in getting Zachary baptized?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe the Ladybug Waltz.

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

Discuss the importance of the Grand Ole Opry and the Vietnam War to the theme of When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.

Essay Topic 2

What is tone? What was Toby's tone at the beginning and end of the novel? What does the change in tone throughout the novel suggest?

Essay Topic 3

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

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