2. What does Ben say Miss Annie gave him when he went to her house to see the cat that lives under her porch?
(a) A book.
(b) A soda.
(c) Candy.
(d) The cat.

3. Maxine interrupts the church service and as she's being led out, what does she say Ronald needs more than anything else?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) Love.
(c) A family.
(d) Prayer.

4. What is the date for the Special Olympics?
(a) May 22.
(b) June 15.
(c) July 19.
(d) April 8.

5. What does Vernon give Jerry after their argument about Maxine and Ronald?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His baseball cards.
(c) His book.
(d) A baseball.

6. What chore does Vernon's dad say they are all going to take turns doing?
(a) Taking out the trash.
(b) Watering the flowers.
(c) Washing dishes.
(d) Doing laundry.

7. What does Vernon give Ronald while they're working on the garden?
(a) A hat.
(b) A stick of gum.
(c) A candy bar.
(d) A shovel.

8. Why does Maxine say she doesn't let Ronald wear his shoes as often as he wants?
(a) The shoes have to be new for the Special Olympics.
(b) Because she wants him to wear out his old shoes first.
(c) She's afraid he'll wear them out before the Special Olympics.
(d) Because he even wants to wear them to bed.

9. Who does Vernon see outside Maxine's house when he and Miss Annie are looking out the window?
(a) The police.
(b) Maxine.
(c) Ronald.
(d) Miss Marlow.

10. What does Miss Annie say is a fascinating fact about Eleanor Pappas?
(a) That she speaks five languages.
(b) That she's been to every continent.
(c) That some people believe she killed her husband.
(d) That she has fourteen foster children.

11. What is Vernon's response when Ben says Maxine is looking for him at the beginning of chapter 28?
(a) That he doesn't care what she has to say.
(b) That she can write a letter.
(c) That she can call.
(d) That he'll go over to see her.

12. What is the memory Ben mentions that makes Vernon decide to let the younger children read his book?
(a) When Steph made them all a present for Christmas.
(b) When their dad used to have time to read to them.
(c) When their mother used to take them to the library.
(d) When Vernon used to be nice to him.

13. How does Vernon get into the house in the opening of chapter 26?
(a) He knows where the spare key is.
(b) Maxine opens the door.
(c) Ronald opens the door.
(d) The door is unlocked and he goes inside.

14. What is the favor Steph asks of Tony?
(a) To help with the laundry.
(b) To do homework for her.
(c) To borrow money for pantyhose.
(d) To take care of Ben and Sandra.

15. What is Maxine having for dinner on Sunday in chapter 20?
(a) Chicken and potatoes.
(b) Macaroni and cheese.
(c) Grilled hot dogs.
(d) Burgers and fries.