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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. Where does Jerry say his brother lives?

2. What grade does Maxine say was the last she finished in school?

3. What does Maxine say will happen to Vernon because he's a good boy?

4. What does Vernon say he's going to do when Mr. Ward dies?

5. What is Ronald's job while Vernon is helping clean up the yard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Annie ask Vernon to do in return for her tutoring services and what is Vernon's reaction?

2. What is Vernon supposed to tell Maxine when Miss Annie sends him to see her in jail?

3. What are some of the things Vernon and his friends do to torment Maxine?

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

5. How does the question of the Special Olympics come up?

6. What are some of the things Miss Annie does to help Vernon prepare for the street carnival?

7. Describe the scene in Milt's that results in Vernon's outburst.

8. What are the tasks Vernon, Maxine and Ronald do to clean up Maxine's yard?

9. Why is Vernon feeling so angry as chapter 15 comes to a close?

10. Describe the scene in which the "Pointer Sisters" perform?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vernon initially tries to hide the fact that he's spending time with Maxine, Ronald and Miss Annie. Why? What are some of the things he does to try to keep his activities secret? Does he succeed? Should he have tried to hide?

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least two scenes in which peer pressure plays a role in the actions of Vernon or his friends. Do you believe the scenes are realistic? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Miss Marlow? Ms. Pappas? Mr. Gilberti? Mr Murphy? What are the roles each play in the lives of Vernon and Ronald?

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