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

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1.

The story takes place in what state?

Correct Answer
Texas

Explanation
The correct answer is Texas. The question asks for the state in which the story takes place, and the answer provided is Texas.

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2.

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

Correct Answer
70

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.

Correct Answer
Vietnam

Explanation
Incorrect spelling is okay.

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4.

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

Correct Answer
postmaster and wormer

Explanation
the answers can be in any order.

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5.

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

Correct Answer
Scarlett, pearls

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

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6.

This saying is found in the story, "Never judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes?" What does this mean?
7.

Who said this: "I didn't sy got baptized. I said I almost got baptized."
- A.
  
  Sheriff Levi
- B.
  
  Scarlett
- C.
  
  Toby
- D.
  
  Feeris
- E.
  
  Zachary
Correct Answer
E. 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.

Who said this: "The grand Ole Opry had a fire and they postponed the contest."
- A.
  
  Opalina
- B.
  
  Miss Myrtie Mae
- C.
  
  Cal
- D.
  
  Toby
- E.
  
  Sheriff Levi
Correct Answer
D. Toby

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

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9.

Who said this: "It's to hot to eat anything warm, so I made lime gelatin turkey salad."
- A.
  
  Oplalina
- B.
  
  Mrs. McKnight
- C.
  
  Miss Myrtie Mae
- D.
  
  Scarlett
Correct Answer
C. 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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10.

Who said this: "What's in the gold box?"
- A.
  
  Toby
- B.
  
  Cal
- C.
  
  Tara
- D.
  
  Sheriff Levi
Correct Answer
B. 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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11.

Who said this: "Critter, I am thinking of you, honey"
- A.
  
  Opalina
- B.
  
  Scarlett
- C.
  
  Mrs. McKnight
- D.
  
  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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12.

Who said this: "You got cash?"
- A.
  
  Toby
- B.
  
  Cal
- C.
  
  Sheriff Levi
- D.
  
  Scarlett
Correct Answer
B. 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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13.

Who said this: "Or maybe a stewardess. That would be the next best thing."
- A.
  
  Tara
- B.
  
  Scarlett
- C.
  
  Opalina
- D.
  
  Mrs.McKnight
Correct Answer
B. 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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14.

Who said this: "Don't ever start drinking, Toby. Next to money, it is the root of all evil."
- A.
  
  Cal
- B.
  
  Wayne
- C.
  
  Ferris
- D.
  
  Sheriff Levi
- E.
  
  Scarlett
Correct Answer
C. 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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15.

Describe how TOby changes during the summer that Zachary Beaver comes to his town.
16.

Did you like this book? Write something you will remember about this story.
17.

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.
- A.
  
  Remove
- B.
  
  Throw in water
- C.
  
  Peel corn
- D.
  
  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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18.

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.
- A.
  
  Foul tasting
- B.
  
  Both good and bad
- C.
  
  Like chocolate
- D.
  
  Silly and laughable
Correct Answer
B. 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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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. "
- A.
  
  Ordinary occurrence
- B.
  
  Type of window
- C.
  
  Law
- D.
  
  Pond or lake
Correct Answer
C. 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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20.

Your name _____________

Correct Answer
many possible anwers

Explanation
open ended

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Zachary Beaver Final Test

The story takes place in what state?

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

Cal's brother Wayne is in the _______ War.

Toby's dad has two jobs. They are and __.

Toby decides to give a gift. The gift is __.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who said this: "You got cash?"

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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. "

Your name _____________

Zachary Beaver Final Test

The story takes place in what state?

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

Cal's brother Wayne is in the _______ War.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who said this: "You got cash?"

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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. "

Your name _____________

Toby's dad has two jobs. They are and __.

Toby decides to give a gift. The gift is __.