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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 does Ronald kick when Vernon and Maxine are arguing?

2. What does Vernon say about the smell of the dirt as he's digging Maxine's garden?

3. Where does Miss Annie say Maxine and Ronald have gone?

4. How does Miss Annie say she knows so much about gardening?

5. What does Vernon do with the ribbons Ronald wins?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Annie say about her time watching television with Maxine and Ronald the previous day?

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

3. What does Miss Annie say about having met Vernon prior to his coming to her for tutoring? Why is Vernon embarrassed?

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

5. What happens when Ben and Mitchell show up where Ronald and Vernon are sitting?

6. Describe the letter Vernon writes to Miss Marlow.

7. What does Vernon say about his father filling out paperwork for the children in the family and why does he say it?

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

9. 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.

10. Describe the yard Ronald where Ronald stops to stare for so long, and how does Ronald's vision of the yard differ from Vernon's?

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

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

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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