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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Miss Annie say she knows so much about gardening?
(a) She's always had a garden.
(b) Her husband and father were farmers.
(c) She doesn't say.
(d) Books.

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

3. What color are Ronald's new shoes?
(a) Red and white.
(b) Blue .
(c) Black.
(d) White.

4. Where is the mailbox where Vernon mails his letter?
(a) Near the city park.
(b) On the corner.
(c) Three blocks away in a rough neighborhood.
(d) In front of Milt's.

5. What does Miss Annie say when Vernon begins to pull a particular weed out of the garden?
(a) That he can't possibly pull them all.
(b) That he should be careful to pull them all .
(c) That he should dig it up instead.
(d) That weeds can be beautiful .

6. Who tells Vernon that Maxine is drunk in front of the Meyer's house?
(a) Sandra.
(b) Jerry.
(c) Ronald.
(d) Bobby.

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

8. 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.

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

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

11. Where does Miss Marlow say Ronald is going to live?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) A state hospital.
(c) California.
(d) A special school.

12. What is it Vernon's dad says he wants Vernon to teach him?
(a) To repair ten-speed bicycles.
(b) To do the trick to make money disappear.
(c) To speak French.
(d) To read.

13. What does Miss Annie say a neighbor left on the porch for Ronald's supper?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Meatloaf.
(c) Soup.
(d) Pizza.

14. Who does Miss Annie say should be told about Ronald's effort to talk?
(a) No one.
(b) Special Services officials.
(c) Maxine.
(d) Miss Marlow.

15. Who finds the shoes that are prefect for Ronald?
(a) The salesman.
(b) Ronald.
(c) Vernon.
(d) Bobby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maxine have in her hand when Vernon arrives to take him shopping?

2. What does Steph say the family is going to do for supper?

3. What does Bobby's mom make as a treat for the boys while they're watching television?

4. What is Vernon's response when Ben says Maxine is looking for him at the beginning of chapter 28?

5. Where does Miss Annie say Maxine and Ronald have gone?

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