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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 Vernon say his father quit school?
2. What does Vernon do when Milt kicks him out of the store?
3. What does Tony say he's going to do on the afternoon when the lab is closed?
4. Where does Jerry say his brother lives?
5. What is Miss Annie's response when Vernon says she's almost as crazy as Maxine?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Vernon describe his mother when he's talking about the family photo he likes so much?
2. What kinds of help do others on the block offer when word gets out that Vernon is putting on a carnival to raise money for Ronald's new shoes?
3. What does the guidance counselor suggest Vernon do in an effort to get their grades up?
4. Why is Vernon particularly worried about being held back?
5. What does Miss Annie ask Vernon to do in return for her tutoring services and what is Vernon's reaction?
6. What is the problem Vernon is struggling with regarding baseball?
7. What does Vernon note about Miss Annie's house the first time he goes inside?
8. What does Vernon say about Maxine's house when he goes down there on the day of the teacher's visit?
9. What does Miss Annie say is the main difference between Maxine and people such as Vernon and Miss Annie?
10. Why does Vernon begin performing the magic trick for Ronald?
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
Who is Miss Annie? What kind of person is she? Why is she important to the story? What is her impact on Vernon?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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