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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vernon do to help calm Ronald?
(a) Puts on a puppet show.
(b) Makes a quarter appear and disappear.
(c) Plays a board game with him.
(d) Turn the television to his favorite show.

2. How far does Bobby say he'll drive a car if he can find one to hotwire?
(a) He won't drive it at all, just start it.
(b) To an Oriole game.
(c) Just around the block.
(d) To the store on the corner.

3. Where does Maxine leave the note for Vernon?
(a) With Bobby.
(b) In the mailbox.
(c) On his front door.
(d) On his porch.

4. What are the two subjects Vernon has an F in?
(a) Algebra and art.
(b) Spelling and science.
(c) French and English.
(d) Hhistory and family sciences.

5. What is Vernon's father doing when Vernon comes downstairs in the middle of the night?
(a) Trying to learn to read.
(b) Eating a sandwich.
(c) Crying.
(d) Listening to the radio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vernon's father say when Vernon asks why Maxine drinks?

2. What does Vernon do when Milt kicks him out of the store?

3. What is on the dining room table at Maxine's house?

4. How long ago did Vernon's mom die?

5. Why does Vernon say his father quit school?

(see the answer key)

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