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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Chris steal at the Woolworth's?

3. Where was Vernon born?

4. What is the surprise Ben and Mitchell have for the street carnival?

5. What does Vernon's father say when Vernon asks why Maxine drinks?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Vernon feeling so angry as chapter 15 comes to a close?

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

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

6. Why does Miss Marlow say she's visiting?

7. How does the question of the Special Olympics come up?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Ronald. What does Vernon think of Ronald as the story opens? How does his opinion of Ronald change? Why does his opinion change?

Essay Topic 2

Vernon invites Jerry, Chris and Bobby to go along on the shopping trip but the boys decline the offer. Why does Vernon believe they won't go? Do you believe he's right? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Special Olympics. Vernon says the Special Olympics changes everything. What does he mean? Was he correct? Support your answer.

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