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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vernon take to Maxine?
(a) A change of clothes and a deck of cards.
(b) Some shoes and her purse.
(c) Some books and a cupcake.
(d) Her welfare check and some cookies.

2. What is the thought Vernon has that makes him very determined to go forward with the street carnival?
(a) That everyone believes he can't do it.
(b) That his mother would have done it.
(c) That he can't come up with another way to raise money.
(d) That he's Vernon's only hope.

3. How much does Steph say Vernon should be asked to pay at Milt's?
(a) Two dollars.
(b) A dollar and fifty-nine cents.
(c) A dollar and nine cents.
(d) She doesn't know.

4. How many times does Vernon say he's had the dream about Ronald?
(a) At least ten.
(b) Once.
(c) About a hundred.
(d) Five or six.

5. Where does Miss Annie say her children live?
(a) California.
(b) Texas.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Florida.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Vernon's neighborhood named Tenley Heights?

2. Who is holding Ben in the family picture Vernon likes?

3. Why does Vernon say his father quit school?

4. How long does it take for Vernon, Maxine and Ronald to clean up the yard?

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

(see the answer key)

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