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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the surprise Ben and Mitchell have for the street carnival?
(a) A game to earn money.
(b) A huge box of balloons.
(c) A banner.
(d) A bunch of baby chicks to sell.

2. What does Vernon promise the Meyers in order to keep Mr. Meyers from pressing charges?
(a) That he'll call the police himself if Maxine gets drunk again.
(b) That Maxine won't ever get drunk again.
(c) That he'll mow their yard for a month.
(d) That he'll clean up the mess Maxine made.

3. Who tells Vernon that Maxine is drunk in front of the Meyer's house?
(a) Jerry.
(b) Ronald.
(c) Sandra.
(d) Bobby.

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

5. What is Miss Annie's response when Vernon says she's almost as crazy as Maxine?
(a) That she takes it as an insult.
(b) That she takes it as a compliment.
(c) She cries.
(d) That most people are.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Vernon supposed to do to pay Miss Annie for tutoring him?

2. How does Vernon get into the house in the opening of chapter 26?

3. What is the suggestion Jerry makes when Ronald argues that Maxine is "mostly" a good mother?

4. Who does Vernon invite along on the shopping trip with Ronald?

5. Where do the puppets for Frank Gilberti's puppet show come from?

(see the answer key)

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