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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their father-son outing, what does Toby's father encourage him to do later that evening?

2. What is the release of the ladybugs called?

3. What does Ferris confess to in Chapter 16?

4. Why does Scarlett visit Toby in Chapter 17?

5. Who is the photo of that Toby discusses with Miss Myrtie Mae?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the rush in getting Zachary baptized?

4. What are two good results from Cal riding his bike into the lake?

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

6. For what two reasons does Toby take the piece of jewelry from his mother's room?

7. Why is Zachary unhappy when he first learns of the baptism plans?

8. How do Cal, Toby and Kate protect Zachary from jeers at the movie?

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

10. What stereotype does Toby realize he has held regarding Juan and what does he realize is the truth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast best friends Toby and Cal in When Zachary Beaver Comes to Town.

Essay Topic 2

Identify and discuss three points of foreshadowing from the novel. Did the author use foreshadowing effectively? Why or why not? Define foreshadowing in your essay as well.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's writing experience and her successes of this book and others.

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