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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. Who is in awe of the ladybug release?
(a) Zachary.
(b) Kate.
(c) Toby.
(d) Cal.

2. Why does Scarlett visit Toby in Chapter 17?
(a) To thank him again for the gift.
(b) To give back his gift.
(c) To ask him to babysit her little sister.
(d) To tell him she knows the truth about his mother.

3. Why does Juan carry a golf club around?
(a) Because it belonged to his father.
(b) To help hide his limp.
(c) He likes golf.
(d) To whack people with.

4. Who does Toby first ask about how to get baptized?
(a) Miss Myrtie Mae.
(b) Ferris.
(c) The sheriff.
(d) His father.

5. What does Cal throw at Toby at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) Zachary's Bible.
(b) A book.
(c) An apple.
(d) 46 dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Toby's father not speaking to him at the beginning of Chapter 17?

2. Who gave custody of Zachary to Paulie?

3. Whose idea is it at the end of Chapter 13 to get Zachary baptized?

4. Why does Toby race to Scarlett's house in Chapter 15?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 13, how much time has passed since Paulie left?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ferris feel especially bad after Wayne's death?

2. What was Juan's real reason for canceling his important date with Scarlett and why didn't he just tell her the truth?

3. Why is Toby working in the bowling alley the day after the funeral?

4. How do Cal and Toby talk Kate into helping them take Zachary to the movies?

5. What good news does Zachary receive after his baptism?

6. Describe the Ladybug Waltz.

7. Why won't Toby talk to Cal after his brother dies?

8. How and when is the McKnight family notified of their son's death?

9. What words of wisdom does Wayne write to Cal in his last letter?

10. What is the rush in getting Zachary baptized?

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