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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 do the boys watch on television at Bobby's house?
2. What does Vernon promise the Meyers in order to keep Mr. Meyers from pressing charges?
3. What does Vernon plan to buy for Ronald first on their shopping trip?
4. Maxine interrupts the church service and as she's being led out, what does she say Ronald needs more than anything else?
5. What does the woman with all the junk in the yard say Ronald is doing while he stares at her yard?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the conversation between Vernon and Maxine when Vernon tells her about the situation in front of the lady's house with all the junk in the yard?
2. What does Miss Annie find out about the possibility of Ronald being taken by Child Protective Services?
3. What does Ben's mention of the library make Vernon remember and why does it make him change his mind about letting Ben and Sandra read his book?
4. What does Vernon say about his father filling out paperwork for the children in the family and why does he say it?
5. Describe supper on the night Steph has a date.
6. Describe the conversation between Vernon and Maxine at the beginning of chapter 25.
7. What does Maxine say was her first impression of the city when she arrived from Carolina?
8. Why does Vernon become concerned about Maxine and Ronald near the end of chapter 25 and what does he ask Miss Annie?
9. What are some of the instructions Miss Annie gives Vernon as he's planting the garden?
10. What happens when Ben and Mitchell show up where Ronald and Vernon are sitting?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the members of Vernon's family. What is his relationship with each?
Essay Topic 2
Vernon should have been very happy when Ronald tries to talk but he's suddenly frightened because of all the changes that are happening. What are some of the other changes occurring in Vernon's life and what are his reactions? Who does he turn to for help?
Essay Topic 3
Vernon initially tries to hide the fact that he's spending time with Maxine, Ronald and Miss Annie. Why? What are some of the things he does to try to keep his activities secret? Does he succeed? Should he have tried to hide?
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