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

3. How many kids are in Vernon's family?

4. Who threw a rock through Maxine's front window?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Who is Maxine? What is her role in the story? How does she impact Vernon's life? How does Vernon impact hers?

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