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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. Which of the following senses does Vernon describe when talking about his girl?

2. What is officer Gurie's first name?

3. What actor does Vernon say he wishes he were?

4. Who does Vernon introduce to Taylor's mother?

5. Which of his teachers did Vernon have to run an errand for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Vaine give for Vernon's arrest?

2. Describe Ella.

3. Why does no boy in town love Ella?

4. How does Goosens probe Vernon in Act 2, chapter 7?

5. What does Vernon think about Jesus?

6. Why does Vernon think he is doomed in Act 1, Chapter 6?

7. What does Vernon remind himself when he realizes he is in a tough situation?

8. Why are Vernon, Deutschman and Ella all happy with the outcome in Chapter 13?

9. Why does Vernon not want to invite Vaine into his home?

10. How does Vernon get $160 off Deutschman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author wrote VERNON GOD LITTLE in the first person. Why do you think the author chose to write the story in the first person? How do you think the meaning of the story would change if the author wrote it in the third person?

Essay Topic 2

What major events had a profound effect on Vernon's life and how did they change him? What does Vernon still have to learn by the end of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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