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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. Who does Miss Annie say should be told about Ronald's effort to talk?

2. What is Vernon's response when Miss Annie says she wants Vernon to help with a garden?

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

4. Who tells Vernon that Maxine is drunk in front of the Meyer's house?

5. What is it Vernon's dad says he wants Vernon to teach him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is on television that prompts the argument between Vernon and Maxine in chapter 20 and what does Maxine say about it that makes Vernon mad?

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

5. What is Vernon thinking when Steph arrives home that night?

6. 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?

7. What does Vernon discover when he goes into Maxine's house in chapter 26?

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

9. Describe the letter Vernon writes to Miss Marlow.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Vernon invites Jerry, Chris and Bobby to go along on the shopping trip but the boys decline the offer. Why does Vernon believe they won't go? Do you believe he's right? Why or why not?

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