2. Where does Vernon's day say Tony had a welt the day after Vernon and Tony fought?
(a) On his neck.
(b) On his right arm.
(c) On his left arm.
(d) On his side.

3. What does Vernon give Jerry after their argument about Maxine and Ronald?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A baseball.
(c) His book.
(d) His baseball cards.

4. What kind of shoes has Vernon been wearing all spring?
(a) Worn out tennis shoes.
(b) Nikes.
(c) Boots.
(d) Flip-flops.

5. What does Ben say the cat that lives under Miss Annie's porch is named?
(a) Fluffy.
(b) It doesn't have a name.
(c) Fredrick Douglas.
(d) Spot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Vernon feel responsible for the situation involving Miss Marlow's questions about Maxine?

2. Where does Vernon find Brownie's dog food?

3. What are the first words Miss Annie says when Vernon arrives for his lesson in chapter 22?

4. What is Maxine having for dinner on Sunday in chapter 20?

5. What is Maxine's response when Vernon asks about a recent appointment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Vernon thinking when Steph arrives home that night?

2. Describe the yard Ronald where Ronald stops to stare for so long, and how does Ronald's vision of the yard differ from Vernon's?

3. Describe how Vernon acts during the Special Olympics and why his actions prompt Miss Marlow to say that he's very good with the special needs children.

4. What happens when Ben and Mitchell show up where Ronald and Vernon are sitting?

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

6. 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?

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

8. What are three of the things Maxine says when she interrupts the mass?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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