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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 Maxine say she and Ronald have lived in the house?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Five months.
(d) Three years.

2. How far does Bobby say he'll drive a car if he can find one to hotwire?
(a) To the store on the corner.
(b) Just around the block.
(c) He won't drive it at all, just start it.
(d) To an Oriole game.

3. Who is holding Ben in the family picture Vernon likes?
(a) Steph.
(b) Their mom.
(c) Their dad.
(d) No one.

4. What does Maxine say Ronald is watching when he's at home alone?
(a) Lassie.
(b) Music videos.
(c) The Munsters.
(d) Cartoons.

5. What does Ronald learn the doctors told Maxine when Ronald was born?
(a) That he'd eventually become violent and uncontrollable.
(b) That he'd be okay with the proper care.
(c) That he'd die at a young age.
(d) That he would never be able to walk or feed himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maxine ask Vernon to come by one afternoon at 4 p.m.?

2. What does Maxine say will happen to Vernon if he doesn't talk to her in the beginning of chapter ten?

3. Where does Maxine say Ronald's father was from?

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

5. What is Miss Annie's response when Vernon says she's almost as crazy as Maxine?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are some of the things Miss Annie does to help Vernon prepare for the street carnival?

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

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

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

7. Why is Vernon feeling so angry as chapter 15 comes to a close?

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

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

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

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