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

2. What does Maxine carry in her handbag?
(a) A phone and notebook.
(b) Lipstick.
(c) A bottle of whiskey.
(d) Trash bags.

3. What does Chris steal at the Woolworth's?
(a) A candy bar.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A magazine.
(d) A hat.

4. What does Bobby say is the only reason they can't steal what Ronald needs for Special Olympics?
(a) They can't figure out where to get it.
(b) They don't known Ronald's shoe size.
(c) They don't know Ronald's shirt size.
(d) He's afraid they'll get caught.

5. What is the present Miss Annie gives to Vernon?
(a) A record.
(b) A day off his studies.
(c) A plate of cookies.
(d) A book.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Maxine say Ronald is watching when he's at home alone?

4. What happens when Vernon tries out for the junior high baseball team?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Maxine say about being smart?

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

9. Why does Maxine say she and Ronald have mismatched gloves?

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

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