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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Zippy's mom tell her she traded to get her from the gypsies?
(a) A ruby necklace.
(b) Pearl earrings.
(c) A green velvet bag.
(d) A bag of popcorn.

2. What was the name of the camper that belonged to Zippy's parents?
(a) The Driftwood.
(b) Coleman.
(c) Airstream.
(d) The Teardrop.

3. How much did it cost to vote for the Fair Queen?
(a) A quarter.
(b) It didn't cost any money to vote.
(c) A dollar.
(d) A penny.

4. How did Zippy get her name?
(a) After a little chimpanzee her dad saw roller-skating on television.
(b) After a Disney character.
(c) After the Zippy lighter fluid that her dad used in his lighter.
(d) After a character on television who was on the Davy Crockett Show.

5. What was the slogan for Melinda in the Fair Parade when she rode in the convertible?
(a) An old-fashioned girl with an old-fashioned smile.
(b) A pioneer woman with a pioneer spirit.
(c) A beautiful girl for a beautiful town.
(d) A midwestern beauty for a happy midwestern town.

6. What was Andy's most important talent?
(a) He could whistle.
(b) He could sing.
(c) He could fire a gun.
(d) He could catch a skunk.

7. What did dinner at Big Dave and Debbie's house always involve?
(a) Lots of bread.
(b) Salad.
(c) A Fry Daddy.
(d) Vegetables.

8. What was the one main street in Mooreland when Zippy's family lived there?
(a) Main Street.
(b) Jefferson Street.
(c) Cracow Ave.
(d) Broad Street.

9. What did Zippy's mom call her when she jumped down stairs, skipping every other one?
(a) The Ballerina.
(b) Chuck the Bouncing Monster.
(c) Grace.
(d) A herd of Elephants.

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

11. What was Navajo?
(a) The man who owned the Diner.
(b) The only American Indian in town.
(c) Dave Newman's most beloved horse.
(d) The priest at the Catholic church.

12. What was Zippy's favorite campground?
(a) Lake of the Ozarks.
(b) Quiet Mountain.
(c) Tall Trees.
(d) Shadow Hill.

13. How did Zippy's mom refer to Zippy's birth?
(a) As "Our little surprise."
(b) As "On Melinda's birthday."
(c) As "A warm day, too hot to think."
(d) As "an afterthought."

14. What did Mooreland NOT have that New Castle did have?
(a) Taverns, theaters, or department stores.
(b) Churches.
(c) Cemeteries.
(d) Diners.

15. At Jiggers funeral, what song did Andy sing?
(a) He Lives.
(b) In Thee Oh, Lord.
(c) Poor Wayfaring Stranger.
(d) Baby, I Can Drive Your Car.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many four-way stops did the town of Mooreland have?

2. What did the Driftwood smell like to Zippy?

3. Why did Zippy's sister Melinda think nobody had written a book about Mooreland?

4. Where is the town of Mooreland, Indiana, located?

5. Why did Melinda win Fair Queen by default?

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