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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 is Jerry's brother's name?

2. What religion is Vernon's family?

3. What is Miss Annie's response when Vernon says she's almost as crazy as Maxine?

4. What is Vernon supposed to do to pay Miss Annie for tutoring him?

5. Who is Mrs. Robinson?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Vernon particularly worried about being held back?

7. What does Vernon discover happens to the neighborhood once he's in junior high?

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

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

10. What happens when Vernon takes the potatoes back to Maxine's house?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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