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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 happens when Vernon tries out for the junior high baseball team?

2. How many times does Vernon say he's had the dream about Ronald?

3. What does Ronald learn the doctors told Maxine when Ronald was born?

4. What is Ronald's job while Vernon is helping clean up the yard?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the kids saying about Vernon spending time at Miss Annie's in chapter eight?

2. Describe the scene in Milt's that results in Vernon's outburst.

3. Why does Vernon begin performing the magic trick for Ronald?

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

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

6. In chapter eight, Vernon describes seeing Ronald "change" when he becomes less fearful. What is this change and what's the result of it?

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

8. What does the guidance counselor suggest Vernon do in an effort to get their grades up?

9. What are the tasks Vernon, Maxine and Ronald do to clean up Maxine's yard?

10. What is the problem Vernon is struggling with regarding baseball?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While it can be argued that the move is the best thing for Ronald, what impact might it have had on Vernon? How might Vernon have filled his time after Ronald left? Why do you think so?

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least two scenes in which peer pressure plays a role in the actions of Vernon or his friends. Do you believe the scenes are realistic? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Miss Annie? What kind of person is she? Why is she important to the story? What is her impact on Vernon?

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