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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 does Vernon give Ronald while they're working on the garden?
(a) A hat.
(b) A candy bar.
(c) A shovel.
(d) A stick of gum.

2. What does Miss Annie say is a fascinating fact about Eleanor Pappas?
(a) That she speaks five languages.
(b) That she's been to every continent.
(c) That some people believe she killed her husband.
(d) That she has fourteen foster children.

3. What is Vernon's response when Miss Annie says she wants Vernon to help with a garden?
(a) That it's too much work.
(b) That he'll gather up some others to help.
(c) That it has to be cared for.
(d) That he doesn't want to do it.

4. Who is waiting outside the shoe store?
(a) Miss Annie and Maxine.
(b) Mr. Murphy and Vernon's dad.
(c) Bobby, Chris and Jerry.
(d) A lot of little kids who want to watch .

5. What does Ronald begin doing when Maxine brings the coffee outside?
(a) Drinking coffee.
(b) Chopping at the ground with a hoe.
(c) Begging for a soda.
(d) Running around pretending to be an airplane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maxine's last name?

2. What is the name of the store where Vernon goes to buy Ronald's shoes?

3. According to Jerry, which of the following is one of the questions the caller asked?

4. Who is Jimmy?

5. What is the first thing Ronald and Vernon do after they're registered?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. 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?

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

7. What does Miss Annie say about having met Vernon prior to his coming to her for tutoring? Why is Vernon embarrassed?

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

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

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

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