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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Maxine arrested?
(a) Stealing liquor.
(b) Mistreating Ronald.
(c) Drunk and disorderly conduct.
(d) Failing a drug test.

2. What is in the jar by Miss Annie's sofa?
(a) Sewing supplies.
(b) Flowers.
(c) A drink.
(d) Candy.

3. What does Ronald learn the doctors told Maxine when Ronald was born?
(a) That he would never be able to walk or feed himself.
(b) That he'd be okay with the proper care.
(c) That he'd eventually become violent and uncontrollable.
(d) That he'd die at a young age.

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

5. Who is the only person Miss Annie says can control Maxine?
(a) The police.
(b) Mr. Murphy.
(c) Ronald.
(d) Miss Annie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Mitchell and Ben "singing" when Vernon arrives home in chapter 24?

2. What does Vernon's science teacher promise?

3. What does Vernon promise the Meyers in order to keep Mr. Meyers from pressing charges?

4. Who tells Vernon that Maxine is drunk in front of the Meyer's house?

5. What does Ben say Miss Annie gave him when he went to her house to see the cat that lives under her porch?

(see the answer key)

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