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

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

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

5. What does Ben say Miss Etta gave him?
(a) Chalk.
(b) Candy.
(c) Toy guns.
(d) A soda.

6. What is the suggestion Jerry makes when Ronald argues that Maxine is "mostly" a good mother?
(a) That he should tell Miss Marlow.
(b) That he should talk to Miss Annie about it.
(c) That he should help Maxine give up liquor.
(d) That he should let the officials decide.

7. What kind of shoes has Vernon been wearing all spring?
(a) Boots.
(b) Nikes.
(c) Worn out tennis shoes.
(d) Flip-flops.

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

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

10. What is the favor Steph asks of Tony?
(a) To help with the laundry.
(b) To take care of Ben and Sandra.
(c) To borrow money for pantyhose.
(d) To do homework for her.

11. What does Steph say the family is going to do for supper?
(a) She's already made spaghetti.
(b) Sandra can cook.
(c) Cook it themselves.
(d) Go out.

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

13. What does Ronald kick when Vernon and Maxine are arguing?
(a) The couch.
(b) Maxine.
(c) Brownie.
(d) The television.

14. What does Vernon give Ronald while they're working on the garden?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A stick of gum.
(c) A hat.
(d) A candy bar.

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