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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. How long does Miss Annie say Vernon needs to stay with Ronald in chapter eight?
(a) Fifteen minutes.
(b) An afternoon.
(c) An hour.
(d) A couple of hours.

2. Who does Vernon invite along on the shopping trip with Ronald?
(a) His dad and Maxine.
(b) Ben and Tony.
(c) Bobby, Jerry and Chris.
(d) Sandra and Steph.

3. What color are Maxine's eyes?
(a) Green.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

4. What does Tony say he's going to do on the afternoon when the lab is closed?
(a) Help Vernon clean up their own yard.
(b) Go to the library.
(c) Come home to play with Ben.
(d) Go to a movie with a friend.

5. What does Sandra say she's saving her money for?
(a) A guitar.
(b) A new dress.
(c) A Crystal Barbie.
(d) College.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which position does Vernon have dreams of holding on a major league baseball team

2. What does Chris steal at the Woolworth's?

3. What is the thought Vernon has that makes him very determined to go forward with the street carnival?

4. What does Maxine get for Ronald to drink just before she leaves home?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the guidance counselor suggest Vernon do in an effort to get their grades up?

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

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

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

5. How does the question of the Special Olympics come up?

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

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

8. What does Maxine say about being smart?

9. What does Miss Annie ask Vernon to do in return for her tutoring services and what is Vernon's reaction?

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

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