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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Maxine have in her hand when Vernon arrives to take him shopping?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A bottle of liquor.
(c) A comb and a bar of soap.
(d) A bowl of cereal.

7. Who does Vernon see outside Maxine's house when he and Miss Annie are looking out the window?
(a) The police.
(b) Ronald.
(c) Miss Marlow.
(d) Maxine.

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

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. Where does Miss Annie say Maxine and Ronald have gone?
(a) For Ronald's doctor's visit.
(b) Downtown.
(c) To Ronald's school.
(d) To visit a relative.

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

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

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

14. Who is Jimmy?
(a) Vernon's cousin who's coming for a visit.
(b) A bagger at the A&P who is taking Steph out.
(c) A friend of Ben's who got in trouble.
(d) Jerry's oldest brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Annie say when Vernon says the problems with Miss Marlow are his fault because of the fair?

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

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

4. What does the woman with all the junk in the yard say Ronald is doing while he stares at her yard?

5. Where does Sandra say she found Vernon's book?

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