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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vernon's science teacher promise?
(a) That he'll help Vernon find a tutor.
(b) That he'll pass Vernon with a C if he keeps doing his work.
(c) That he'll talk to Vernon's other teachers.
(d) That he'll give Vernon a ride to the tutor's office every week.

2. How many times does Vernon say he's had the dream about Ronald?
(a) About a hundred.
(b) Five or six.
(c) Once.
(d) At least ten.

3. How long does Miss Annie say Vernon needs to stay with Ronald in chapter eight?
(a) An hour.
(b) An afternoon.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) A couple of hours.

4. Who made the meatloaf they're having for supper that night?
(a) Dad.
(b) Tony.
(c) Sandra.
(d) Steph.

5. What is the thought Vernon has that makes him very determined to go forward with the street carnival?
(a) That everyone believes he can't do it.
(b) That his mother would have done it.
(c) That he's Vernon's only hope.
(d) That he can't come up with another way to raise money.

6. What day does Vernon plan to take Ronald shopping for his new shoes?
(a) Monday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Wednesday.

7. How many medals does Jerry say his brother won the previous year at Special Olympics?
(a) Eight.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

8. How much money does Vernon discover they've made for Ronald?
(a) $143.
(b) $196.
(c) $82.
(d) $28.

9. How long does Maxine say she and Ronald have lived in the house?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Five months.
(d) Fourteen years.

10. What does Vernon steal from the Woolworth's store?
(a) A package of gum.
(b) A magazine.
(c) A couple of Hersey bars.
(d) A pair of sunshades.

11. What happens when Vernon tries out for the junior high baseball team?
(a) He is given the opportunity to play any position .
(b) He discovers there are many players who are better at the sport.
(c) The other kids laugh at him and he doesn't try out.
(d) He is told he can play, but only if he plays outfield.

12. How long ago did Vernon's mom die?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Five months.

13. What does MIlt give to be auctioned off?
(a) A case of sodas.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Half a ham.
(d) Bags of potatoes.

14. Which position does Vernon have dreams of holding on a major league baseball team
(a) Shortstop.
(b) He can't decide between shortstop and pitcher.
(c) Neither, he wants to play football.
(d) Pitcher.

15. How long does it take for Vernon, Maxine and Ronald to clean up the yard?
(a) About fifteen minutes.
(b) About two hours.
(c) An entire afternoon.
(d) A little more than an hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vernon say he's going to do when Mr. Ward dies?

2. Why does Vernon say his father quit school?

3. What does Maxine get for Ronald to drink just before she leaves home?

4. What color are Maxine's eyes?

5. Why does Maxine ask Vernon to come by one afternoon at 4 p.m.?

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