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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jerry say his brother lives?
(a) In a place like a hospital.
(b) With an aunt.
(c) At a year-round school.
(d) With a foster family trained to take care of kids like him.

2. Where is Vernon when Maxine finds him in the opening pages of chapter 15?
(a) At Miss Annie's.
(b) In front of Milt's.
(c) At Jerry's.
(d) On his porch.

3. What happens when Vernon tries out for the junior high baseball team?
(a) He is given the opportunity to play any position .
(b) The other kids laugh at him and he doesn't try out.
(c) He is told he can play, but only if he plays outfield.
(d) He discovers there are many players who are better at the sport.

4. What is the show the three men put on during the carnival?
(a) They sing as a barber shop quartet.
(b) The do a magic show.
(c) They dance and then teach the steps to the audience.
(d) They are dressed as the Pointer Sisters and sing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of soap does Maxine say Ronald uses?

3. Why does Maxine ask Vernon to come by one afternoon at 4 p.m.?

4. Which position does Vernon have dreams of holding on a major league baseball team

5. What does Maxine say Ronald is watching when he's at home alone?

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