3. Why does Vernon feel responsible for the situation involving Miss Marlow's questions about Maxine?
(a) Because Jerry believes Vernon is to blame.
(b) Because he told Miss Marlow about Maxine's arrest.
(c) Becaue he likes Miss Marlow.
(d) Because he'd put on the street carnival.

4. Why does Daddy buy breath mints after supper?
(a) They had fish.
(b) It was just a treat.
(c) They had no toothpaste.
(d) They had onions.

5. What does Miss Annie say when Vernon says the problems with Miss Marlow are his fault because of the fair?
(a) That it's more Tony's fault for not warning him.
(b) That Vernon isn't the only one to blame.
(c) That Maxine is an adult and responsible for her own actions.
(d) That he's right but it's okay.

6. Why does Vernon's dad say he wants Vernon to be the one to teach him?
(a) Vernon is spending too much time away from home.
(b) Vernon has enough free time.
(c) Vernon is the only one who seems to know how.
(d) Vernon is patient.

7. Maxine interrupts the church service and as she's being led out, what does she say Ronald needs more than anything else?
(a) Love.
(b) A bicycle.
(c) Prayer.
(d) A family.

8. What are Mitchell and Ben "singing" when Vernon arrives home in chapter 24?
(a) That Ronald's retarded.
(b) That Steph has a boyfriend.
(c) That Vernon's friends with the crazy lady.
(d) That Vernon has a girlfried.

9. Who does Miss Annie call after she learns Miss Marlow has been asking questions?
(a) Maxine.
(b) The police .
(c) A man named Sam.
(d) Miss Marlow.

10. What are the first words Miss Annie says when Vernon arrives for his lesson in chapter 22?
(a) You're early.
(b) You're right on time.
(c) You're late.
(d) The seeds arrived.

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

12. What does Vernon give Jerry after their argument about Maxine and Ronald?
(a) His book.
(b) His baseball cards.
(c) A baseball.
(d) Nothing.

13. Where does Vernon put his homework when he arrives at Miss Annie's in chapter 22?
(a) In Miss Annie's hand.
(b) On the couch.
(c) On the coffee table.
(d) On the kitchen table.

14. What is the question Vernon asks the lady with all the junk in her yard in an effort to be polite?
(a) How many statues she has.
(b) If he can help clean her yard.
(c) What her name is.
(d) How she knows Ronald.

15. What does Ben say Miss Annie gave him when he went to her house to see the cat that lives under her porch?
(a) A book.
(b) The cat.
(c) Candy.
(d) A soda.