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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Vernon tries out for the junior high baseball team?
(a) He is told he can play, but only if he plays outfield.
(b) He is given the opportunity to play any position .
(c) The other kids laugh at him and he doesn't try out.
(d) He discovers there are many players who are better at the sport.

2. What does Maxine get for Ronald to drink just before she leaves home?
(a) Milk.
(b) Tea.
(c) Soda.
(d) Orange juice.

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

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

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

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

7. What is Vernon supposed to do to pay Miss Annie for tutoring him?
(a) Pass seventh grade.
(b) Clean up Maxine's yard.
(c) Clean up Miss Annie's yard.
(d) Bring a dollar.

8. Who is the first member of Venon's family to go to college?
(a) Vernon.
(b) Ben.
(c) Tony.
(d) Steph.

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

10. Where does Maxine leave the note for Vernon?
(a) On his front door.
(b) With Bobby.
(c) In the mailbox.
(d) On his porch.

11. How much does Steph say Vernon should be asked to pay at Milt's?
(a) A dollar and fifty-nine cents.
(b) She doesn't know.
(c) A dollar and nine cents.
(d) Two dollars.

12. Where is Vernon when Maxine finds him in the opening pages of chapter 15?
(a) On his porch.
(b) At Miss Annie's.
(c) At Jerry's.
(d) In front of Milt's.

13. What religion is Vernon's family?
(a) Pentecostal.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Baptist.
(d) Catholic.

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

15. What are the two subjects Vernon has an F in?
(a) Hhistory and family sciences.
(b) Algebra and art.
(c) Spelling and science.
(d) French and English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steph send Vernon to the store for?

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

3. How many kids are in Vernon's family?

4. What does Vernon say when Bobby teases him about going to Miss Annie's, asking if he's going to see his girlfriend?

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

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