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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vernon steal from the Woolworth's store?
(a) A package of gum.
(b) A magazine.
(c) A pair of sunshades.
(d) A couple of Hersey bars.

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

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

4. What kind of soap does Maxine say Ronald uses?
(a) Palmolive.
(b) Yardley.
(c) Irish Spring.
(d) Ivory.

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

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

7. What does Sandra say she's saving her money for?
(a) A guitar.
(b) A Crystal Barbie.
(c) A new dress.
(d) College.

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

9. What does Tony say he's going to do on the afternoon when the lab is closed?
(a) Go to a movie with a friend.
(b) Go to the library.
(c) Come home to play with Ben.
(d) Help Vernon clean up their own yard.

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

11. Who is holding Ben in the family picture Vernon likes?
(a) Their mom.
(b) Steph.
(c) Their dad.
(d) No one.

12. What does Vernon do to help calm Ronald?
(a) Puts on a puppet show.
(b) Plays a board game with him.
(c) Turn the television to his favorite show.
(d) Makes a quarter appear and disappear.

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

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

15. How long ago did Vernon's mom die?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five months.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion is Vernon's family?

2. What does Maxine bring home for supper?

3. What does Maxine say will happen to Vernon if he doesn't talk to her in the beginning of chapter ten?

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

5. What color is the visitor center in the county jail where Maxine is being held?

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