Zachary Beaver Final Test

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1. The story takes place in what state?

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

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.   

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."

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.

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."

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."

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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11. 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. "

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."  

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"

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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?"

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?" 

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."

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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 _____________

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open ended

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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 __________.
Vocabulary: Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold...
Who said this: "I didn't sy got baptized.  I said I almost got...
Vocabulary: Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold...
Who said this: "The grand Ole Opry had a fire and they postponed the...
Who said this: "It's to hot to eat anything warm, so I made lime...
Vocabulary: Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold...
Who said this: "Don't ever start drinking, Toby.  Next to money,...
Who said this: "Critter, I am thinking of you, honey"
Who said this: "What's in the gold box?"
Who said this: "You got cash?" 
Who said this: "Or maybe a stewardess.  That would be the next...
Your name _____________
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