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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vernon's father say when Vernon asks why Maxine drinks?
(a) He says she's had a more difficult life than most.
(b) He says alcoholism is a disease and she can't help it.
(c) He doesn't know.
(d) He says she's under a lot of pressure because of Ronald.

2. What is Vernon's mother's name?
(a) Mary.
(b) June.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Amy.

3. What is Vernon's father doing when Vernon comes downstairs in the middle of the night?
(a) Eating a sandwich.
(b) Trying to learn to read.
(c) Crying.
(d) Listening to the radio.

4. What color is the hat Maxine is wearing the day Vernon first pays attention to her?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Purple.

5. What kind of soap does Maxine say Ronald uses?
(a) Palmolive.
(b) Yardley.
(c) Ivory.
(d) Irish Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maxine get for Ronald to drink just before she leaves home?

2. How long does Miss Annie say Vernon needs to stay with Ronald in chapter eight?

3. What religion is Vernon's family?

4. Who threw a rock through Maxine's front window?

5. What are the two subjects Vernon has a C in?

(see the answer key)

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