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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Maxine leave the note for Vernon?
(a) With Bobby.
(b) In the mailbox.
(c) On his porch.
(d) On his front door.

2. What color is Maxine's lipstick when Vernon goes to clean up her yard?
(a) Red.
(b) Pink.
(c) Orange.
(d) Blue.

3. What does Maxine say will happen to Vernon if he doesn't talk to her in the beginning of chapter ten?
(a) She won't let him see Ronald anymore.
(b) He'll be sorry.
(c) She'll tell everyone he's Ronald's friend.
(d) The president will shoot him with a poison arrow.

4. What does Chris steal at the Woolworth's?
(a) A candy bar.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A magazine.
(d) A hat.

5. Where was Vernon's mom when she died?
(a) At a hospital.
(b) In her car.
(c) At home.
(d) At work.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far does Bobby say he'll drive a car if he can find one to hotwire?

2. What does Sandra say she's saving her money for?

3. What does Steph send Vernon to the store for?

4. Which position does Vernon have dreams of holding on a major league baseball team

5. Who made the meatloaf they're having for supper that night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kinds of help do others on the block offer when word gets out that Vernon is putting on a carnival to raise money for Ronald's new shoes?

2. What does Vernon say about Maxine's house when he goes down there on the day of the teacher's visit?

3. What does Miss Annie say is the main difference between Maxine and people such as Vernon and Miss Annie?

4. What is Vernon supposed to tell Maxine when Miss Annie sends him to see her in jail?

5. Why is Vernon particularly worried about being held back?

6. What does Vernon say about his father's efforts to take over the role of his mother?

7. What happens when Vernon takes the potatoes back to Maxine's house?

8. What does Miss Annie say Vernon should do about his dream and what is his response?

9. What are three of the facts Maxine tells Vernon about Ronald while he's helping her do chores?

10. What does Miss Annie ask Vernon to do in return for her tutoring services and what is Vernon's reaction?

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