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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. Where does Miss Annie say Maxine and Ronald have gone?
(a) For Ronald's doctor's visit.
(b) To visit a relative.
(c) To Ronald's school.
(d) Downtown.

2. Where does Sandra say she found Vernon's book?
(a) On the couch.
(b) By his bed.
(c) On the kitchen table.
(d) On the sidewalk.

3. What is Maxine's last name?
(a) Flooter.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Taylor.
(d) Hastings.

4. What does Bobby's mom make as a treat for the boys while they're watching television?
(a) Sandwiches.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) Dinner.
(d) A carrot cake.

5. What's wrong with Miss Annie that keeps her from walking around the neighborhood?
(a) Her back.
(b) She's lazy.
(c) Arthritis.
(d) She doesn't have shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jimmy?

2. Why does Maxine say she doesn't let Ronald wear his shoes as often as he wants?

3. What does the woman with all the junk in the yard say Ronald is doing while he stares at her yard?

4. What does Vernon give Ronald while they're working on the garden?

5. What do the boys watch on television at Bobby's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene in which the boys are trying to help Ronald find the perfect shoes.

2. What does Ben's mention of the library make Vernon remember and why does it make him change his mind about letting Ben and Sandra read his book?

3. Describe the letter Vernon writes to Miss Marlow.

4. Why does Vernon's dad say he never learned to read?

5. What does Vernon discover when he goes into Maxine's house in chapter 26?

6. Why does Vernon become concerned about Maxine and Ronald near the end of chapter 25 and what does he ask Miss Annie?

7. What does the man at the clothing store say about Ronald?

8. What does Maxine say was her first impression of the city when she arrived from Carolina?

9. Describe the conversation between Vernon and Maxine at the beginning of chapter 25.

10. What is the conversation between Vernon and Maxine when Vernon tells her about the situation in front of the lady's house with all the junk in the yard?

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