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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Miss Annie's response when Vernon says she's almost as crazy as Maxine?
(a) That most people are.
(b) She cries.
(c) That she takes it as an insult.
(d) That she takes it as a compliment.

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

3. What is in the jar by Miss Annie's sofa?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Candy.
(c) A drink.
(d) Sewing supplies.

4. What does Milt tell Vernon he'll give him from the store?
(a) A bag of potatoes.
(b) A candy bar.
(c) A soda.
(d) A package of gum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Vernon's neighborhood named Tenley Heights?

2. How far does Bobby say he'll drive a car if he can find one to hotwire?

3. How long does it take for Vernon, Maxine and Ronald to clean up the yard?

4. What does Maxine carry in her handbag?

5. Where does Maxine say Ronald's father was from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Annie say Vernon should do about his dream and what is his response?

2. Describe the scene in which the "Pointer Sisters" perform?

3. Why does Miss Marlow say she's visiting?

4. What does Maxine say about being smart?

5. What does Vernon note about Miss Annie's house the first time he goes inside?

6. What does Vernon say about Maxine's house when he goes down there on the day of the teacher's visit?

7. What does Vernon say about his father's efforts to take over the role of his mother?

8. Describe the argument and fight Vernon and Tony have after the fair.

9. What are some of the things Vernon and his friends do to torment Maxine?

10. What are three of the facts Maxine tells Vernon about Ronald while he's helping her do chores?

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