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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Vernon come home early from school that Wednesday in chapter 21?
(a) His teacher was ill.
(b) The electricity had gone out.
(c) There was a fire at the school.
(d) He pretended to be sick.

2. What does Miss Annie say when Vernon says the problems with Miss Marlow are his fault because of the fair?
(a) That he's right but it's okay.
(b) That Maxine is an adult and responsible for her own actions.
(c) That it's more Tony's fault for not warning him.
(d) That Vernon isn't the only one to blame.

3. What kind of shoes has Vernon been wearing all spring?
(a) Nikes.
(b) Worn out tennis shoes.
(c) Boots.
(d) Flip-flops.

4. Why does Vernon feel responsible for the situation involving Miss Marlow's questions about Maxine?
(a) Because Jerry believes Vernon is to blame.
(b) Becaue he likes Miss Marlow.
(c) Because he'd put on the street carnival.
(d) Because he told Miss Marlow about Maxine's arrest.

5. 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 Vernon used to be nice to him.
(d) When their mother used to take them to the library.

6. What does Ronald begin doing when Maxine brings the coffee outside?
(a) Drinking coffee.
(b) Begging for a soda.
(c) Chopping at the ground with a hoe.
(d) Running around pretending to be an airplane.

7. What are Mitchell and Ben "singing" when Vernon arrives home in chapter 24?
(a) That Vernon has a girlfried.
(b) That Steph has a boyfriend.
(c) That Ronald's retarded.
(d) That Vernon's friends with the crazy lady.

8. Who is Jimmy?
(a) A friend of Ben's who got in trouble.
(b) Vernon's cousin who's coming for a visit.
(c) A bagger at the A&P who is taking Steph out.
(d) Jerry's oldest brother.

9. Where does Vernon put his homework when he arrives at Miss Annie's in chapter 22?
(a) In Miss Annie's hand.
(b) On the coffee table.
(c) On the kitchen table.
(d) On the couch.

10. How does Maxine get home?
(a) Vernon walks with her.
(b) The police take her.
(c) Mr. Murphy takes her.
(d) She walks by herself.

11. Who is waiting outside the shoe store?
(a) Bobby, Chris and Jerry.
(b) Mr. Murphy and Vernon's dad.
(c) A lot of little kids who want to watch .
(d) Miss Annie and Maxine.

12. Where does Vernon's day say Tony had a welt the day after Vernon and Tony fought?
(a) On his right arm.
(b) On his side.
(c) On his left arm.
(d) On his neck.

13. What does Vernon do with the ribbons Ronald wins?
(a) Has Miss Marlow keep them.
(b) Puts them in Ronald's pocket.
(c) Pins them on Ronald's shirt.
(d) Holds them for Ronald.

14. What does Steph say the family is going to do for supper?
(a) She's already made spaghetti.
(b) Cook it themselves.
(c) Sandra can cook.
(d) Go out.

15. What are the first words Miss Annie says when Vernon arrives for his lesson in chapter 22?
(a) You're right on time.
(b) The seeds arrived.
(c) You're late.
(d) You're early.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Annie say when Vernon begins to pull a particular weed out of the garden?

2. What is the word Ronald is apparently trying to say?

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

4. Who does Miss Annie call after she learns Miss Marlow has been asking questions?

5. Who finds the shoes that are prefect for Ronald?

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