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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. Why does Vernon feel responsible for the situation involving Miss Marlow's questions about Maxine?

2. What is the only subject Vernon fails on his final report card?

3. Maxine interrupts the church service and as she's being led out, what does she say Ronald needs more than anything else?

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

5. What chore does Vernon's dad say they are all going to take turns doing?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

5. 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.

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

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

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

9. Why does Vernon make a list of Ronald's favorite things as they begin their shopping trip, what are some of the things on the list and what is Ronald's reaction?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you consider the most important scene of the story? Fully describe the scene and explain its importance to the story.

Essay Topic 2

Who is Maxine? What is her role in the story? How does she impact Vernon's life? How does Vernon impact hers?

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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