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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. Why does Vernon's dad say he wants Vernon to be the one to teach him?
(a) Vernon is the only one who seems to know how.
(b) Vernon has enough free time.
(c) Vernon is spending too much time away from home.
(d) Vernon is patient.

2. Who does Jerry say called his father the previous night?
(a) His aunt.
(b) Miss Marlow.
(c) A woman from Social Services.
(d) Maxine.

3. Why does Vernon go to Miss Annie's house after church in chapter 17?
(a) To tell her about Ronald's new shoes.
(b) To ask if she'll help him with another carnival.
(c) To thank her for the book.
(d) To help her clean up her yard.

4. What is the memory Ben mentions that makes Vernon decide to let the younger children read his book?
(a) When Steph made them all a present for Christmas.
(b) When Vernon used to be nice to him.
(c) When their mother used to take them to the library.
(d) When their dad used to have time to read to them.

5. What is Maxine's response when Vernon asks about a recent appointment?
(a) That she was giving up custody of Ronald.
(b) That it's none of his business.
(c) That she was signing Ronald up for classes.
(d) That she was signing up for alcoholic anonymous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vernon see outside Maxine's house when he and Miss Annie are looking out the window?

2. What does Vernon plan to buy for Ronald first on their shopping trip?

3. What does Vernon say about the smell of the dirt as he's digging Maxine's garden?

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

5. Where does Ronald leave the note he writes for Maxine?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Miss Annie find out about the possibility of Ronald being taken by Child Protective Services?

3. Describe the argument Jerry and Vernon have about Maxine's abilities as a mother?

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

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

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

7. What does Miss Annie say about her time watching television with Maxine and Ronald the previous day?

8. Describe supper on the night Steph has a date.

9. 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?

10. What are some of the instructions Miss Annie gives Vernon as he's planting the garden?

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