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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 color is the hat Maxine is wearing the day Vernon first pays attention to her?

2. What does Vernon say when Bobby teases him about going to Miss Annie's, asking if he's going to see his girlfriend?

3. What does Maxine carry in her handbag?

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

5. What does Vernon steal from the Woolworth's store?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Vernon supposed to tell Maxine when Miss Annie sends him to see her in jail?

5. 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?

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

7. Why does Maxine say she and Ronald have mismatched gloves?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least three instances in which Maxine isn't taking good care of Ronald and compare those to three instances in which she seems to be taking good care of him.

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

What does Vernon learn about Jerry's brother, John? Why do you believe Jerry didn't tell Vernon about John earlier? Where does Vernon meet John? Describe John.

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