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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 first thing Ronald and Vernon do after they're registered?
2. What does the woman with all the junk in the yard say Ronald is doing while he stares at her yard?
3. Who reads part of Vernon's book to Ben?
4. What does Ronald begin doing when Maxine brings the coffee outside?
5. What does Vernon do with the ribbons Ronald wins?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Miss Annie find out about the possibility of Ronald being taken by Child Protective Services?
2. Describe how Vernon acts during the Special Olympics and why his actions prompt Miss Marlow to say that he's very good with the special needs children.
3. What does Miss Annie say about her time watching television with Maxine and Ronald the previous day?
4. What does Vernon say about his father filling out paperwork for the children in the family and why does he say it?
5. 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?
6. Why does Vernon's dad say he never learned to read?
7. What does Maxine say was her first impression of the city when she arrived from Carolina?
8. What are some of the instructions Miss Annie gives Vernon as he's planting the garden?
9. Describe the scene in which the boys are trying to help Ronald find the perfect shoes.
10. How does Jerry's dad become acquainted with Miss Marlow?
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
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 3
Describe Vernon as the story opens. How does he change over the course of the story? Why does he change?
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