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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Vernon go to Miss Annie's house after church in chapter 17?
(a) To tell her about Ronald's new shoes.
(b) To help her clean up her yard.
(c) To ask if she'll help him with another carnival.
(d) To thank her for the book.

2. 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 she can call.
(c) That he doesn't care what she has to say.
(d) That he'll go over to see her.

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

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

5. What is Maxine's last name?
(a) Hastings.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Taylor.
(d) Flooter.

6. What does Bobby say he'd do if he had a teacher who was as pretty as Miss Marlow?
(a) Grow up and marry her.
(b) Make straight A's.
(c) Go to class every day.
(d) Never go back to school.

7. What does Ben say the cat that lives under Miss Annie's porch is named?
(a) It doesn't have a name.
(b) Fluffy.
(c) Spot.
(d) Fredrick Douglas.

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

9. 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.

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

11. How does Vernon get into the house in the opening of chapter 26?
(a) He knows where the spare key is.
(b) Ronald opens the door.
(c) The door is unlocked and he goes inside.
(d) Maxine opens the door.

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

13. What does Bobby's mom make as a treat for the boys while they're watching television?
(a) Sandwiches.
(b) A carrot cake.
(c) Popcorn.
(d) Dinner.

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

15. Who does Miss Annie say will help Ronald get into his pajamas?
(a) No one.
(b) Miss Annie.
(c) Miss Marlow.
(d) Maxine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Vernon that Maxine is drunk in front of the Meyer's house?

2. What color are Ronald's new shoes?

3. What is the date for the Special Olympics?

4. What is the nickname Vernon says is perfect for Miss Annie?

5. What's wrong with Miss Annie that keeps her from walking around the neighborhood?

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