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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 happens when Vernon tries out for the junior high baseball team?

2. Who is the only person Miss Annie says can control Maxine?

3. Where does Miss Annie say her children live?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the kids saying about Vernon spending time at Miss Annie's in chapter eight?

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

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

6. How does Vernon describe his mother when he's talking about the family photo he likes so much?

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

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

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

10. What does Vernon note about Miss Annie's house the first time he goes inside?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While it can be argued that the move is the best thing for Ronald, what impact might it have had on Vernon? How might Vernon have filled his time after Ronald left? Why do you think so?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Ronald. What does Vernon think of Ronald as the story opens? How does his opinion of Ronald change? Why does his opinion change?

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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