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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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.

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

7. What is hanging over Maxine's windows?
(a) Curtains.
(b) Blankets.
(c) Cardboard .
(d) Rags.

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

9. What is the thought Vernon has that makes him very determined to go forward with the street carnival?
(a) That he can't come up with another way to raise money.
(b) That he's Vernon's only hope.
(c) That everyone believes he can't do it.
(d) That his mother would have done it.

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

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

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

13. What does Vernon's father say when Vernon asks why Maxine drinks?
(a) He says she's had a more difficult life than most.
(b) He doesn't know.
(c) He says she's under a lot of pressure because of Ronald.
(d) He says alcoholism is a disease and she can't help it.

14. What does Miss Annie say Vernon can do while he stays with Ronald?
(a) Work on grammar exercises.
(b) Teach Ronald to play a game.
(c) Watch television.
(d) Play catch.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sandra say she's saving her money for?

3. Why does Maxine ask Vernon to come by one afternoon at 4 p.m.?

4. Where does Miss Annie say her children live?

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

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