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

2. What is Ronald's job while Vernon is helping clean up the yard?
(a) Carrying old boards.
(b) Picking up small trash.
(c) Holding open a trash bag.
(d) Gathering items for recycling.

3. Where does Jerry say his brother lives?
(a) In a place like a hospital.
(b) At a year-round school.
(c) With a foster family trained to take care of kids like him.
(d) With an aunt.

4. What does Steph send Vernon to the store for?
(a) Ham.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Beans.
(d) Sodas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vernon's father say when Vernon asks why Maxine drinks?

2. What is Jerry's brother's name?

3. Who is the first member of Venon's family to go to college?

4. What does Vernon say when Bobby teases him about going to Miss Annie's, asking if he's going to see his girlfriend?

5. Where does Maxine leave the note for Vernon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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