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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Steph suggest Vernon might raise money to help Ronald go to Special Olympics?
(a) Ask the neighbors to contribute.
(b) Talk to Ronald's teacher.
(c) She doesn't know what to do.
(d) Have a bake sale.

3. What grade does Maxine say was the last she finished in school?
(a) Tenth.
(b) Ninth.
(c) Twelfth.
(d) Eighth.

4. What is Jerry's brother's name?
(a) Joshua.
(b) John.
(c) Joseph.
(d) Jeremiah.

5. Who is Mrs. Robinson?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) The guidance counselor.
(c) Ronald's aunt.
(d) A math teacher.

6. What does Vernon's father make Vernon to eat when they meet in the kitchen in the middle of the night?
(a) A jelly sandwich.
(b) Leftover meatloaf.
(c) Turkey and cheese.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

7. Where was Vernon's mom when she died?
(a) At a hospital.
(b) In her car.
(c) At work.
(d) At home.

8. Why does Maxine ask Vernon to come by one afternoon at 4 p.m.?
(a) She needs his help cleaning the yard.
(b) She's making a special dinner .
(c) It's Ronald's birthday.
(d) Ronald's teacher is coming for a visit.

9. What does Vernon learn Ronald will need for the Special Olympics?
(a) A team t-shirt.
(b) The cost of an entry fee.
(c) Enough money for lunch.
(d) Tennis shoes.

10. What is Ronald's job while Vernon is helping clean up the yard?
(a) Carrying old boards.
(b) Picking up small trash.
(c) Holding open a trash bag.
(d) Gathering items for recycling.

11. What is on the dining room table at Maxine's house?
(a) A pile of clothes.
(b) Piles of books and papers.
(c) Lots of junk, including trinkets.
(d) Dirty dishes.

12. What does MIlt give to be auctioned off?
(a) A case of sodas.
(b) Bags of potatoes.
(c) Half a ham.
(d) Nothing.

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

14. What color are Maxine's eyes?
(a) Blue.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What day does Vernon plan to take Ronald shopping for his new shoes?

2. What is the thought Vernon has that makes him very determined to go forward with the street carnival?

3. What is the show the three men put on during the carnival?

4. What color is Maxine's lipstick when Vernon goes to clean up her yard?

5. Where was Vernon born?

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