Zachary Beaver Final Test

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    The story takes place in what state?

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A final comprehensive test on the novel Zachary Beaver by Kimberly Willis Holt.

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  • 2. 

    The time in which the story takes place is the 19_____'s.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "70" because the question asks for the decade in which the story takes place. By filling in the blank with "70", it indicates that the story is set in the 1970s.

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  • 3. 

    Cal's brother Wayne is in the _______ War.    

    Explanation
    Incorrect spelling is okay.

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  • 4. 

    Toby's dad has two jobs.  They are __________ and ____________.

    Explanation
    the answers can be in any order.

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  • 5. 

    Toby decides to give ________ a gift.  The gift is __________.

    Explanation
    Toby decides to give Scarlett a gift, and the gift is pearls.

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  • 6. 

    Vocabulary: Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.The moment is bittersweet because even though Zachary got baptized, we know the social worker will be her tomorrow.   

    • Foul tasting

    • Both good and bad

    • Like chocolate

    • Silly and laughable

    Correct Answer
    A. Both good and bad
    Explanation
    The word "bittersweet" in this context means that the moment has both positive and negative aspects. It implies that Zachary's baptism is a good thing, but the fact that the social worker will be there tomorrow is a bad thing.

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  • 7. 

    Who said this: "I didn't sy got baptized.  I said I almost got baptized."

    • Sheriff Levi

    • Scarlett

    • Toby

    • Feeris

    • Zachary

    Correct Answer
    A. Zachary
    Explanation
    Zachary is the one who said the statement "I didn't say got baptized. I said I almost got baptized." This implies that Zachary did not actually get baptized, but came close to doing so.

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  • 8. 

    Vocabulary: Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.The water fills Zachary's tent-shirt like a balloon.  The rest of us shuck off our shoes and follow them.

    • Remove

    • Throw in water

    • Peel corn

    • Curse word

    Correct Answer
    A. Remove
    Explanation
    In the given sentence, the context clues suggest that the word "shuck off" means to remove. This is supported by the fact that the rest of the sentence mentions "removing" or getting rid of their shoes. Therefore, the correct answer is "remove".

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  • 9. 

    Who said this: "The grand Ole Opry had a fire and they postponed the contest."

    • Opalina

    • Miss Myrtie Mae

    • Cal

    • Toby

    • Sheriff Levi

    Correct Answer
    A. Toby
    Explanation
    Toby said, "The grand Ole Opry had a fire and they postponed the contest."

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  • 10. 

    Who said this: "It's to hot to eat anything warm, so I made lime gelatin turkey salad."

    • Oplalina

    • Mrs. McKnight

    • Miss Myrtie Mae

    • Scarlett

    Correct Answer
    A. Miss Myrtie Mae
    Explanation
    Miss Myrtie Mae is the likely person who said, "It's too hot to eat anything warm, so I made lime gelatin turkey salad." This is because the statement suggests that the person made a cold dish (lime gelatin turkey salad) instead of something warm, indicating a preference for a refreshing meal in hot weather. Out of the given options, Miss Myrtie Mae seems to be the most plausible candidate for making such a statement.

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    Vocabulary: Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.   "There's only one problem." Sheriff Levi says. "I ain't thought of a fine, seeing as no one ever broke that ordinance.  I guess you can pick up around the lake for a week or two. "

    • Ordinary occurrence

    • Type of window

    • Law

    • Pond or lake

    Correct Answer
    A. Law
    Explanation
    The context clues in the passage suggest that the bold faced word "ordinance" refers to a law. The sheriff mentions that he hasn't thought of a fine for breaking the ordinance, implying that it is a rule or regulation that people are expected to follow. Therefore, the correct answer is "law."

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  • 12. 

    Who said this: "Don't ever start drinking, Toby.  Next to money, it is the root of all evil."  

    • Cal

    • Wayne

    • Ferris

    • Sheriff Levi

    • Scarlett

    Correct Answer
    A. Ferris
    Explanation
    Ferris said this statement, "Don't ever start drinking, Toby. Next to money, it is the root of all evil." This implies that Ferris believes that drinking alcohol can lead to negative consequences and is comparable to money in terms of being a source of evil.

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  • 13. 

    Who said this: "Critter, I am thinking of you, honey"

    • Opalina

    • Scarlett

    • Mrs. McKnight

    • Ferris

    Correct Answer
    A. Opalina
    Explanation
    Opalina is the correct answer because she is the one who said "Critter, I am thinking of you, honey". The statement implies a personal connection and affection towards someone named "Critter". The other options, Scarlett, Mrs. McKnight, and Ferris, do not have any connection or context provided in the question that suggests they could have said this statement.

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  • 14. 

    Who said this: "What's in the gold box?"

    • Toby

    • Cal

    • Tara

    • Sheriff Levi

    Correct Answer
    A. Cal
    Explanation
    Cal is the one who said "What's in the gold box?" This is evident from the options given, where Cal is listed as one of the possible individuals who could have said the statement.

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  • 15. 

    Who said this: "You got cash?" 

    • Toby

    • Cal

    • Sheriff Levi

    • Scarlett

    Correct Answer
    A. Cal
    Explanation
    Cal is the correct answer because he is the one who asked the question "You got cash?" The other options, Toby, Sheriff Levi, and Scarlett, are not mentioned as speaking this line in the given information.

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  • 16. 

    Who said this: "Or maybe a stewardess.  That would be the next best thing."

    • Tara

    • Scarlett

    • Opalina

    • Mrs.McKnight

    Correct Answer
    A. Scarlett
    Explanation
    Scarlett is the correct answer because she is the one who said, "Or maybe a stewardess. That would be the next best thing." This statement suggests that Scarlett is considering different career options and believes being a stewardess would be a good choice.

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  • 17. 

    Your name _____________

    Correct Answer
    many possible anwers
    Explanation
    open ended

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  • 18. 

    This saying is found in the story, "Never judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes?"  What does this mean?

  • 19. 

    Describe how TOby changes during the summer that Zachary Beaver comes to his town.

  • 20. 

    Did you like this book?  Write something you will remember about this story.

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