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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not something Maxine says during her tirade?
(a) Don't touch Ronald.
(b) Let me alone.
(c) I don't need anybody's charity.
(d) Thank-you.

2. What day does Vernon plan to take Ronald shopping for his new shoes?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Friday.

3. What color is Maxine's lipstick when Vernon goes to clean up her yard?
(a) Blue.
(b) Pink.
(c) Orange.
(d) Red.

4. When does Vernon say his father quit school?
(a) Ninth grade.
(b) Fourth grade.
(c) Tenth grade.
(d) Eleventh grade.

5. What does Maxine bring home for supper?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Sandwiches.
(d) Chinese food.

6. What does Maxine carry in her handbag?
(a) A phone and notebook.
(b) A bottle of whiskey.
(c) Lipstick.
(d) Trash bags.

7. What does Bobby say is the only reason they can't steal what Ronald needs for Special Olympics?
(a) He's afraid they'll get caught.
(b) They don't know Ronald's shirt size.
(c) They don't known Ronald's shoe size.
(d) They can't figure out where to get it.

8. Who does Vernon invite along on the shopping trip with Ronald?
(a) Bobby, Jerry and Chris.
(b) Sandra and Steph.
(c) Ben and Tony.
(d) His dad and Maxine.

9. What color is the visitor center in the county jail where Maxine is being held?
(a) Gray and green.
(b) Maroon and gray.
(c) Black and white.
(d) Blue and yellow.

10. How many medals does Jerry say his brother won the previous year at Special Olympics?
(a) Eight.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

11. What is Maxine waving around when she's standing out in the street drunk?
(a) An empty liquor bottle.
(b) Custody papers.
(c) A cane.
(d) An old gun.

12. Who is singing as Vernon goes upstairs, leaving his father in the kitchen?
(a) Elvis.
(b) Johnny Cash.
(c) Glen Campbell.
(d) Buddy Holly.

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

14. What does Maxine say Mrs. Dibbs gave Ronald one year?
(a) A pie.
(b) A quilt.
(c) Some food.
(d) A coat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vernon steal from the Woolworth's store?

2. How many times does Vernon say he's had the dream about Ronald?

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

4. How much money does Vernon discover they've made for Ronald?

5. What does Vernon's father make Vernon to eat when they meet in the kitchen in the middle of the night?

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