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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vernon's father say when Vernon asks why Maxine drinks?
(a) He says she's had a more difficult life than most.
(b) He says alcoholism is a disease and she can't help it.
(c) He doesn't know.
(d) He says she's under a lot of pressure because of Ronald.

2. What does Vernon say when Bobby teases him about going to Miss Annie's, asking if he's going to see his girlfriend?
(a) Yep.
(b) She's not my girlfriend.
(c) Shut up.
(d) Nothing.

3. Who is Mrs. Robinson?
(a) A math teacher.
(b) Ronald's aunt.
(c) The guidance counselor.
(d) A neighbor.

4. Who is singing as Vernon goes upstairs, leaving his father in the kitchen?
(a) Buddy Holly.
(b) Elvis.
(c) Johnny Cash.
(d) Glen Campbell.

5. How does Steph suggest Vernon might raise money to help Ronald go to Special Olympics?
(a) Have a bake sale.
(b) She doesn't know what to do.
(c) Talk to Ronald's teacher.
(d) Ask the neighbors to contribute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Vernon born?

2. What does Vernon say he's going to do when Mr. Ward dies?

3. What is hanging over Maxine's windows?

4. What kind of soap does Maxine say Ronald uses?

5. What is Vernon's mother's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Vernon begin performing the magic trick for Ronald?

2. What is Vernon supposed to tell Maxine when Miss Annie sends him to see her in jail?

3. What causes an argument between Ben and Vernon almost as soon as Vernon arrives home from cleaning Maxine's yard?

4. What are three of the facts Maxine tells Vernon about Ronald while he's helping her do chores?

5. What kinds of help do others on the block offer when word gets out that Vernon is putting on a carnival to raise money for Ronald's new shoes?

6. How does Vernon describe his mother when he's talking about the family photo he likes so much?

7. Describe the scene in Milt's that results in Vernon's outburst.

8. In chapter eight, Vernon describes seeing Ronald "change" when he becomes less fearful. What is this change and what's the result of it?

9. What happens when Vernon takes the potatoes back to Maxine's house?

10. What are the kids saying about Vernon spending time at Miss Annie's in chapter eight?

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