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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chance, A Short List of Things My Father Lost Gambling, The World of Ideas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who in Zippy's family was REALLY adopted as a baby?
(a) Zippy's mom.
(b) Zippy's sister.
(c) Zippy's brother.
(d) Zippy's dad.

2. What was the name of the horse that Zippy's dad kept in the shed?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Princess.
(c) Spots.
(d) Gracie.

3. What was Zippy's father's reaction to her chicken being killed?
(a) He chuckled.
(b) He left the house with a .357 Magnum.
(c) He played a card game with Zippy to cheer her up.
(d) He sat down and ate dinner without a word.

4. What was Zippy asked to do for Andy's family when they went on vacation?
(a) Feed the cats.
(b) Bring in the mail and newspapers.
(c) Dog-sit old Jiggers.
(d) Clean their house.

5. What was the name of Zippy's rooster?
(a) Tulilp.
(b) Red.
(c) Speckles.
(d) Joe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, according to Zippy's mom, did she and Zippy's father go to visit the gypsies one night?

2. What did Zippy tell Julie that her neighbor Edythe ate?

3. Where did Zippy's family keep her pony Tim without permission?

4. At Jiggers funeral, what song did Andy sing?

5. Who did Zippy's mom listen to on the television every Sunday?

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