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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 Vernon put his homework when he arrives at Miss Annie's in chapter 22?
(a) On the coffee table.
(b) On the couch.
(c) In Miss Annie's hand.
(d) On the kitchen table.

2. What is Maxine's response when Vernon asks about a recent appointment?
(a) That she was signing up for alcoholic anonymous.
(b) That she was signing Ronald up for classes.
(c) That she was giving up custody of Ronald.
(d) That it's none of his business.

3. Why does Vernon come home early from school that Wednesday in chapter 21?
(a) The electricity had gone out.
(b) His teacher was ill.
(c) He pretended to be sick.
(d) There was a fire at the school.

4. What is the word Ronald is apparently trying to say?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Mama.
(c) Please.
(d) Dog.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the questions Maxine says Miss Marlow has asked about Ronald?
(a) What time he goes to bed.
(b) What he eats for supper.
(c) When he had his shots.
(d) What kind of exercise he gets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maxine's last name?

2. Who finds the shoes that are prefect for Ronald?

3. What does Ronald kick when Vernon and Maxine are arguing?

4. What are the first words Miss Annie says when Vernon arrives for his lesson in chapter 22?

5. Where does Vernon's day say Tony had a welt the day after Vernon and Tony fought?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the argument Jerry and Vernon have about Maxine's abilities as a mother?

2. How does Jerry's dad become acquainted with Miss Marlow?

3. What is on television that prompts the argument between Vernon and Maxine in chapter 20 and what does Maxine say about it that makes Vernon mad?

4. Describe supper on the night Steph has a date.

5. Describe the scene in which the boys are trying to help Ronald find the perfect shoes.

6. What is the conversation between Vernon and Maxine when Vernon tells her about the situation in front of the lady's house with all the junk in the yard?

7. What does Ben's mention of the library make Vernon remember and why does it make him change his mind about letting Ben and Sandra read his book?

8. Describe how Vernon acts during the Special Olympics and why his actions prompt Miss Marlow to say that he's very good with the special needs children.

9. What does Miss Annie say about her time watching television with Maxine and Ronald the previous day?

10. Describe the letter Vernon writes to Miss Marlow.

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