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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tony say he's going to do on the afternoon when the lab is closed?
(a) Come home to play with Ben.
(b) Help Vernon clean up their own yard.
(c) Go to a movie with a friend.
(d) Go to the library.

2. What does Vernon's father make Vernon to eat when they meet in the kitchen in the middle of the night?
(a) Leftover meatloaf.
(b) Turkey and cheese.
(c) A jelly sandwich.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

3. How long does Maxine say she and Ronald have lived in the house?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five months.
(c) Five years.
(d) Fourteen years.

4. Who is Mrs. Robinson?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) The guidance counselor.
(c) Ronald's aunt.
(d) A math teacher.

5. Where do the puppets for Frank Gilberti's puppet show come from?
(a) From Milt's .
(b) He borrowed them from Miss Annie.
(c) He made them in his basement.
(d) From his home country.

6. Who is singing as Vernon goes upstairs, leaving his father in the kitchen?
(a) Buddy Holly.
(b) Johnny Cash.
(c) Glen Campbell.
(d) Elvis.

7. Where was Vernon's mom when she died?
(a) At home.
(b) At a hospital.
(c) At work.
(d) In her car.

8. What is the thought Vernon has that makes him very determined to go forward with the street carnival?
(a) That he's Vernon's only hope.
(b) That his mother would have done it.
(c) That everyone believes he can't do it.
(d) That he can't come up with another way to raise money.

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

10. How much does Steph say Vernon should be asked to pay at Milt's?
(a) A dollar and fifty-nine cents.
(b) She doesn't know.
(c) A dollar and nine cents.
(d) Two dollars.

11. What does Vernon steal from the Woolworth's store?
(a) A pair of sunshades.
(b) A package of gum.
(c) A couple of Hersey bars.
(d) A magazine.

12. Which of the following is not something Maxine says during her tirade?
(a) Don't touch Ronald.
(b) Thank-you.
(c) Let me alone.
(d) I don't need anybody's charity.

13. What does Tony say was Maxine's reason for getting drunk?
(a) She had been sober for too many days in a row.
(b) She couldn't stand for someone else to be center stage.
(c) She couldn't stand the thought of someone doing something nice for her.
(d) She couldn't stand the thought of the charity.

14. What happens when Vernon tries out for the junior high baseball team?
(a) He discovers there are many players who are better at the sport.
(b) The other kids laugh at him and he doesn't try out.
(c) He is given the opportunity to play any position .
(d) He is told he can play, but only if he plays outfield.

15. What day does Vernon plan to take Ronald shopping for his new shoes?
(a) Friday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Wednesday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maxine say Mrs. Dibbs gave Ronald one year?

2. What does MIlt give to be auctioned off?

3. What does Vernon learn Ronald will need for the Special Olympics?

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

5. What color are Maxine's eyes?

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