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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color is the hat Maxine is wearing the day Vernon first pays attention to her?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

3. Which position does Vernon have dreams of holding on a major league baseball team
(a) Neither, he wants to play football.
(b) Pitcher.
(c) He can't decide between shortstop and pitcher.
(d) Shortstop.

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

5. What does Milt tell Vernon he'll give him from the store?
(a) A bag of potatoes.
(b) A soda.
(c) A candy bar.
(d) A package of gum.

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

7. Who made the meatloaf they're having for supper that night?
(a) Tony.
(b) Dad.
(c) Steph.
(d) Sandra.

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

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

10. What does Vernon's science teacher promise?
(a) That he'll help Vernon find a tutor.
(b) That he'll talk to Vernon's other teachers.
(c) That he'll give Vernon a ride to the tutor's office every week.
(d) That he'll pass Vernon with a C if he keeps doing his work.

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

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

13. What does Maxine say will happen to Vernon because he's a good boy?
(a) He'll go to heaven.
(b) He'll finish last.
(c) He'll get to see his mom someday.
(d) God will set a golden crown on his head.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the surprise Ben and Mitchell have for the street carnival?

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

3. What kind of car does Boby Sullivan say he knows how to hotwire?

4. How does Steph suggest Vernon might raise money to help Ronald go to Special Olympics?

5. Who is holding Ben in the family picture Vernon likes?

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