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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maxine say Ronald is watching when he's at home alone?

2. What is the present Miss Annie gives to Vernon?

3. What is the thought Vernon has that makes him very determined to go forward with the street carnival?

4. Who does Vernon invite along on the shopping trip with Ronald?

5. Where was Vernon born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Annie say Vernon should do about his dream and what is his response?

2. Why does Vernon begin performing the magic trick for Ronald?

3. What are three of the facts Maxine tells Vernon about Ronald while he's helping her do chores?

4. What does Miss Annie say is the main difference between Maxine and people such as Vernon and Miss Annie?

5. Why does Miss Marlow say she's visiting?

6. What does Maxine say about being smart?

7. What is the problem Vernon is struggling with regarding baseball?

8. Describe the argument and fight Vernon and Tony have after the fair.

9. What does Vernon note about Miss Annie's house the first time he goes inside?

10. What causes an argument between Ben and Vernon almost as soon as Vernon arrives home from cleaning Maxine's yard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Vernon react to the news that Ronald is being sent to live with relatives. Why does he react in this way? Why does Miss Annie disagree? Who do you believe is correct? Why do you believe this?

Essay Topic 2

Vernon invites Jerry, Chris and Bobby to go along on the shopping trip but the boys decline the offer. Why does Vernon believe they won't go? Do you believe he's right? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Who has stepped into the role of "mother" for Vernon's family after the death of their own mother? List some of her responsibilities. What is her reaction when Vernon's dad creates the schedule for everyone to take turns with the dishes? What are the reactions of the other children? Do you believe it's fair?

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