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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. Why does Maxine ask Vernon to come by one afternoon at 4 p.m.?

2. How long does it take for Vernon, Maxine and Ronald to clean up the yard?

3. What color is Maxine's lipstick when Vernon goes to clean up her yard?

4. What does Steph send Vernon to the store for?

5. What are the two subjects Vernon has an F in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the guidance counselor suggest Vernon do in an effort to get their grades up?

2. In chapter eight, Vernon describes seeing Ronald "change" when he becomes less fearful. What is this change and what's the result of it?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Vernon say about his father's efforts to take over the role of his mother?

8. What does Vernon say about Maxine's house when he goes down there on the day of the teacher's visit?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Special Olympics. Vernon says the Special Olympics changes everything. What does he mean? Was he correct? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe the members of Vernon's family. What is his relationship with each?

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