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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was hauling the sideshow trailer?
(a) A Chevy Vega.
(b) A Thunderbird.
(c) A Jeep.
(d) A pickup truck.

2. Which war did the bowling alley owner miss due to an injury?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Korean.
(c) Gulf.
(d) Cuban.

3. Which of the following businesses is NOT part of downtown Antler?
(a) Dairy Maid.
(b) Real estate office.
(c) Cotton gin.
(d) Bowling alley.

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

5. Who are Toby and Cal spying on at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) Myrtie Mae.
(c) Zachary.
(d) Mr. McKnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who picks up the grocery sack that has been left in Chapter 6?

2. Who breaks the trailer window?

3. To whom was Myrtie Mae rumored to be engaged?

4. As Toby recalls the night his mother packed, what song does he remember her singing?

5. Where does Cal live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a unique effect the cotton gin has on Antler?

2. Why does Mr. McKnight buy ladybugs?

3. Why is Toby's father still in his pajamas at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. Why does Cal always get up so early?

5. As Toby and Scarlett swing on her front porch, what does Scarlett talk about?

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

7. What is humorous about Toby and Cal yelling names at the town bully in Chapter 4?

8. What is ironic about Kate's announcement that she passed her driver's test and now has her license?

9. Why does Toby believe that Cal is good with kids?

10. What amazes the boys about Zachary when they see him take the grocery sack from his steps?

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