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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 the trick Vernon teaches Brownie?

2. What does Steph ask of Vernon as soon as he gets home?

3. What kind of shoes has Vernon been wearing all spring?

4. What does Ben say the cat that lives under Miss Annie's porch is named?

5. According to Jerry, which of the following is one of the questions the caller asked?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene in which the boys are trying to help Ronald find the perfect shoes.

2. What does the man at the clothing store say about Ronald?

3. Why does Vernon's dad say he never learned to read?

4. What are three of the things Maxine says when she interrupts the mass?

5. What does Maxine say was her first impression of the city when she arrived from Carolina?

6. Why does Vernon become concerned about Maxine and Ronald near the end of chapter 25 and what does he ask Miss Annie?

7. What does Vernon's dad say about the night Vernon tried to choke Tony?

8. What are some of the instructions Miss Annie gives Vernon as he's planting the garden?

9. What does Miss Annie find out about the possibility of Ronald being taken by Child Protective Services?

10. Describe the argument Jerry and Vernon have about Maxine's abilities as a mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who has stepped into the role of "mother" for Vernon's family after the death of their own mother? List some of her responsibilities. What is her reaction when Vernon's dad creates the schedule for everyone to take turns with the dishes? What are the reactions of the other children? Do you believe it's fair?

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

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?

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