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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the suggestion Jerry makes when Ronald argues that Maxine is "mostly" a good mother?
(a) That he should tell Miss Marlow.
(b) That he should let the officials decide.
(c) That he should help Maxine give up liquor.
(d) That he should talk to Miss Annie about it.

2. What does Miss Annie say Vernon can do while he stays with Ronald?
(a) Work on grammar exercises.
(b) Teach Ronald to play a game.
(c) Play catch.
(d) Watch television.

3. What does Tony say was Maxine's reason for getting drunk?
(a) She had been sober for too many days in a row.
(b) She couldn't stand for someone else to be center stage.
(c) She couldn't stand the thought of someone doing something nice for her.
(d) She couldn't stand the thought of the charity.

4. What does Milt tell Vernon he'll give him from the store?
(a) A bag of potatoes.
(b) A candy bar.
(c) A package of gum.
(d) A soda.

5. What does MIlt give to be auctioned off?
(a) Bags of potatoes.
(b) A case of sodas.
(c) Half a ham.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Maxine's lipstick when Vernon goes to clean up her yard?

2. Why does Vernon come home early from school that Wednesday in chapter 21?

3. Which of the following is not something Maxine says during her tirade?

4. What does Vernon learn Ronald will need for the Special Olympics?

5. Where does Maxine leave the note for Vernon?

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