2. How does Zachary explain the lack of minister notes in his Bible?
(a) The minister didn't speak English.
(b) He said the minister couldn't write.
(c) He couldn't find the Bible when he got baptized.
(d) He said he was almost baptized.

3. What does Toby's dad ask him to take to Mrs. McKnight?
(a) A cup of sugar.
(b) A cup of coffee grounds.
(c) A bouquet of roses.
(d) A bucket of worms.

4. Where does Cal live?
(a) By the cotton gin.
(b) Across the street from Scarlett.
(c) Next door to Toby.
(d) Right beside the Dairy Maid.

5. Where do Toby and Cal go to see all of Antler?
(a) The second floor of Toby's house.
(b) The highest fire escape at the school.
(c) Gossimer Lake.
(d) The bowling alley roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cal see when he peeks inside Zachary's gold box?

2. Where is the farm that Cal's father owns?

3. What does Toby do when he enters Scarlett's bedroom?

4. Who mows the school lawn in Chapter 4?

5. What skill was Juan teaching Scarlett that Toby does not have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unusual about the letter Toby writes in Chapter 8?

2. Why does Miss Myrtie Mae appear when the crowd starts to form at the trailer when it arrives in Chapter 1?

3. What questions does Cal ask Zachary the first time he meets him?

4. Why is there often a dog in the sheriff's car?

5. What is ironic about Cal and Toby chasing taunting fourth graders away from Zachary's trailer?

6. Why does Mr. McKnight buy ladybugs?

7. Other than the emotional attachment Toby has with his mother, why does he miss her so much?

8. When Toby finally reads the letter from his mom in Chapter 11, what does he learn?

9. What is the town rumor about Ferris?

10. What is the first food item the boys leave on the trailer step for Zachary"

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