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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 Vernon find Brownie's dog food?
(a) In a corner.
(b) In the living room floor.
(c) In the kitchen cabinet.
(d) On the back porch.

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the questions Maxine says Miss Marlow has asked about Ronald?
(a) When he had his shots.
(b) What time he goes to bed.
(c) What he eats for supper.
(d) What kind of exercise he gets.

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

4. What does Miss Annie say when Vernon says the problems with Miss Marlow are his fault because of the fair?
(a) That he's right but it's okay.
(b) That Vernon isn't the only one to blame.
(c) That it's more Tony's fault for not warning him.
(d) That Maxine is an adult and responsible for her own actions.

5. What are Mitchell and Ben "singing" when Vernon arrives home in chapter 24?
(a) That Vernon has a girlfried.
(b) That Vernon's friends with the crazy lady.
(c) That Ronald's retarded.
(d) That Steph has a boyfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maxine have in her hand when Vernon arrives to take him shopping?

2. What is Maxine's last name?

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

4. What is the word Ronald is apparently trying to say?

5. What is it Vernon's dad says he wants Vernon to teach him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Vernon's dad say about the night Vernon tried to choke Tony?

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

5. 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?

6. Why does Vernon make a list of Ronald's favorite things as they begin their shopping trip, what are some of the things on the list and what is Ronald's reaction?

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

8. How does Jerry's dad become acquainted with Miss Marlow?

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

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

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