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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. What played on the record player when Zippy's dad taught her to dance the box step?
(a) Tony Bennett.
(b) Bing Crosby.
(c) "I Want to Hold your Hand."
(d) "Theme from a Summer Place."

2. Why did Julie, Zippy's friend, not talk?
(a) Her brother hit her and knocked out her front teeth when she was little.
(b) She didn't know how.
(c) She slurred all of her words and her voice was very low.
(d) She didn't know English.

3. What did Zippy's father lose gambling that belonged to her and only her?
(a) A twenty-five dollar savings bond.
(b) Zippy's bracelet.
(c) A dresser from Zippy's room.
(d) A ruby ring.

4. What did Zippy's mom get in trouble for in Catholic School?
(a) For wearing her skirts too short.
(b) For skipping classes.
(c) For talking back to a teacher.
(d) For asking if God left when the candles went out.

5. What did Julie's dad gather from his truck every night when he came home?
(a) His bowling ball and his gun.
(b) His wallet, his lighter, and his gun.
(c) His briefcase, and his cigarettes.
(d) His money clip and his lighter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color was Kia's mother?

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

3. What did Zippy's father's have everywhere he went?

4. What was the name of the banty hen Zippy had?

5. What did Zippy's mom call her when she jumped down stairs, skipping every other one?

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