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

2. Who tells Vernon that Maxine is drunk?
(a) Miss Annie.
(b) Sandra.
(c) Ronald.
(d) Ben.

3. What does Vernon say about the smell of the dirt as he's digging Maxine's garden?
(a) That it smells like a promise.
(b) That he can't stand it long enough to finish the digging.
(c) That he hates it.
(d) That he likes it.

4. What is Maxine having for dinner on Sunday in chapter 20?
(a) Macaroni and cheese.
(b) Grilled hot dogs.
(c) Burgers and fries.
(d) Chicken and potatoes.

5. What is Vernon eating when Maxine finds him?
(a) Cheese curls.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A peanut butter sandwich.
(d) A candy bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is singing as Vernon goes upstairs, leaving his father in the kitchen?

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

3. What color is Miss Annie's side of the duplex?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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