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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 Bobby's mom make as a treat for the boys while they're watching television?

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

3. What's wrong with Miss Annie that keeps her from walking around the neighborhood?

4. What does Miss Annie say when Vernon says the problems with Miss Marlow are his fault because of the fair?

5. Why does Vernon's dad say he wants Vernon to be the one to teach him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the letter Vernon writes to Miss Marlow.

3. What does Vernon's dad say about the night Vernon tried to choke Tony?

4. What is Vernon thinking when Steph arrives home that night?

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

6. What does Vernon discover when he goes into Maxine's house in chapter 26?

7. What does the man at the clothing store say about Ronald?

8. What are some of the instructions Miss Annie gives Vernon as he's planting the garden?

9. Describe the conversation between Vernon and Maxine at the beginning of chapter 25.

10. Why does Vernon become concerned about Maxine and Ronald near the end of chapter 25 and what does he ask Miss Annie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you consider the most important scene of the story? Fully describe the scene and explain its importance to the story.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Vernon as the story opens. How does he change over the course of the story? Why does he change?

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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