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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. When does Vernon say his father quit school?
(a) Tenth grade.
(b) Eleventh grade.
(c) Ninth grade.
(d) Fourth grade.

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

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

4. What day does Vernon plan to take Ronald shopping for his new shoes?
(a) Friday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Wednesday.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Maxine's lipstick when Vernon goes to clean up her yard?

2. What does Steph send Vernon to the store for?

3. What are the two subjects Vernon has an F in?

4. How many kids are in Vernon's family?

5. Where was Vernon born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vernon say about his father's efforts to take over the role of his mother?

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

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

4. What does Maxine say about being smart?

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

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

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

8. Describe the argument and fight Vernon and Tony have after the fair.

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

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

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