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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 alcoholism is a disease and she can't help it.
(b) He says she's under a lot of pressure because of Ronald.
(c) He doesn't know.
(d) He says she's had a more difficult life than most.

2. Where was Vernon born?
(a) Tenley Street Charity Hospital..
(b) Sisters of Mercy Catholic Hospital.
(c) City Hospital.
(d) Chicago Municpal Hospital.

3. How many kids are in Vernon's family?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. What is the surprise Ben and Mitchell have for the street carnival?
(a) A banner.
(b) A game to earn money.
(c) A huge box of balloons.
(d) A bunch of baby chicks to sell.

5. How long does it take for Vernon, Maxine and Ronald to clean up the yard?
(a) An entire afternoon.
(b) About two hours.
(c) A little more than an hour.
(d) About fifteen minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Vernon say his father quit school?

2. What is Vernon supposed to do to pay Miss Annie for tutoring him?

3. What is the show the three men put on during the carnival?

4. What does Sandra say she's saving her money for?

5. Where was Vernon's mom when she died?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Miss Annie say Vernon should do about his dream and what is his response?

3. Describe the scene in which the "Pointer Sisters" perform?

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

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. What are the tasks Vernon, Maxine and Ronald do to clean up Maxine's yard?

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

8. What does Vernon note about Miss Annie's house the first time he goes inside?

9. What are some of the things Vernon and his friends do to torment Maxine?

10. What is the problem Vernon is struggling with regarding baseball?

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