2. Where does Miss Annie say Maxine and Ronald have gone?
(a) Downtown.
(b) To Ronald's school.
(c) To visit a relative.
(d) For Ronald's doctor's visit.

3. Why does Maxine say she doesn't let Ronald wear his shoes as often as he wants?
(a) Because she wants him to wear out his old shoes first.
(b) She's afraid he'll wear them out before the Special Olympics.
(c) Because he even wants to wear them to bed.
(d) The shoes have to be new for the Special Olympics.

4. What is Vernon's response when Ben says Maxine is looking for him at the beginning of chapter 28?
(a) That he doesn't care what she has to say.
(b) That he'll go over to see her.
(c) That she can write a letter.
(d) That she can call.

5. Which of the seeds does Miss Annie say has to be sowed "with a sweeping motion" in dirt as fine as sand?
(a) Beans.
(b) Beets.
(c) Cucumbers.
(d) Morning glories.

6. Who does Jerry say called his father the previous night?
(a) Miss Marlow.
(b) A woman from Social Services.
(c) His aunt.
(d) Maxine.

7. What chore does Vernon's dad say they are all going to take turns doing?
(a) Doing laundry.
(b) Watering the flowers.
(c) Taking out the trash.
(d) Washing dishes.

8. Why does Vernon come home early from school that Wednesday in chapter 21?
(a) There was a fire at the school.
(b) The electricity had gone out.
(c) He pretended to be sick.
(d) His teacher was ill.

9. Who does Vernon see outside Maxine's house when he and Miss Annie are looking out the window?
(a) Ronald.
(b) Miss Marlow.
(c) The police.
(d) Maxine.

10. What's wrong with Miss Annie that keeps her from walking around the neighborhood?
(a) Her back.
(b) She's lazy.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) She doesn't have shoes.

11. Who is Jimmy?
(a) Vernon's cousin who's coming for a visit.
(b) Jerry's oldest brother.
(c) A friend of Ben's who got in trouble.
(d) A bagger at the A&P who is taking Steph out.

12. According to Jerry, which of the following is one of the questions the caller asked?
(a) If Vernon is a good influence on Ronald.
(b) If Ronald's father takes care of him when Maxine is drunk.
(c) If Maxine has ever been in jail.
(d) If Maxine had ever been seen beating Ronald.

13. Where does Vernon's day say Tony had a welt the day after Vernon and Tony fought?
(a) On his side.
(b) On his left arm.
(c) On his right arm.
(d) On his neck.

14. Where does Vernon find Brownie's dog food?
(a) In the kitchen cabinet.
(b) In a corner.
(c) In the living room floor.
(d) On the back porch.

15. What does Miss Annie say is a fascinating fact about Eleanor Pappas?
(a) That she speaks five languages.
(b) That some people believe she killed her husband.
(c) That she has fourteen foster children.
(d) That she's been to every continent.