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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) The shoes have to be new for the Special Olympics.
(c) She's afraid he'll wear them out before the Special Olympics.
(d) Because he even wants to wear them to bed.

2. What does Vernon do with the ribbons Ronald wins?
(a) Holds them for Ronald.
(b) Puts them in Ronald's pocket.
(c) Pins them on Ronald's shirt.
(d) Has Miss Marlow keep them.

3. What is the first thing Ronald and Vernon do after they're registered?
(a) Change into their official t-shirts.
(b) Look for Miss Marlow.
(c) Make a practice walk around the track.
(d) Get Cokes and hot dogs.

4. What is Maxine's response when Vernon asks about a recent appointment?
(a) That it's none of his business.
(b) That she was giving up custody of Ronald.
(c) That she was signing Ronald up for classes.
(d) That she was signing up for alcoholic anonymous.

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

6. What is the word Ronald is apparently trying to say?
(a) Please.
(b) Dog.
(c) Mama.
(d) Hungry.

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

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

9. What does Vernon say about the smell of the dirt as he's digging Maxine's garden?
(a) That he hates it.
(b) That he can't stand it long enough to finish the digging.
(c) That it smells like a promise.
(d) That he likes it.

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

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

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

13. 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.

14. What is the trick Vernon teaches Brownie?
(a) To jump onto the couch.
(b) To shake hands.
(c) To roll over.
(d) To sit.

15. What is the nickname Vernon says is perfect for Miss Annie?
(a) Encyclopedia Annie.
(b) Book Master.
(c) Know-it-all.
(d) Book-a-holic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Annie say is a fascinating fact about Eleanor Pappas?

2. Why does Vernon's dad say he wants Vernon to be the one to teach him?

3. Where does Miss Marlow say Ronald is going to live?

4. Which of the seeds does Miss Annie say has to be sowed "with a sweeping motion" in dirt as fine as sand?

5. What does Vernon give Ronald while they're working on the garden?

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