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

2. Who tells Vernon that Maxine is drunk?
(a) Miss Annie.
(b) Ronald.
(c) Sandra.
(d) Ben.

3. What does Maxine get for Ronald to drink just before she leaves home?
(a) Tea.
(b) Milk.
(c) Soda.
(d) Orange juice.

4. What does Maxine say will happen to Vernon if he doesn't talk to her in the beginning of chapter ten?
(a) She won't let him see Ronald anymore.
(b) He'll be sorry.
(c) She'll tell everyone he's Ronald's friend.
(d) The president will shoot him with a poison arrow.

5. What does Maxine bring home for supper?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Chinese food.
(c) Sandwiches.
(d) Chicken.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vernon do when Milt kicks him out of the store?

2. What does Bobby say is the only reason they can't steal what Ronald needs for Special Olympics?

3. What is Maxine waving around when she's standing out in the street drunk?

4. What grade does Maxine say was the last she finished in school?

5. What does Maxine say will happen to Vernon because he's a good boy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Vernon particularly worried about being held back?

6. Why does Miss Marlow say she's visiting?

7. What does Maxine say about being smart?

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

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

10. What does Vernon say about Maxine's house when he goes down there on the day of the teacher's visit?

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