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

2. How many times does Vernon say he's had the dream about Ronald?
(a) At least ten.
(b) Five or six.
(c) About a hundred.
(d) Once.

3. What color is the hat Maxine is wearing the day Vernon first pays attention to her?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

4. Why does Vernon say his father quit school?
(a) Because his parents died.
(b) Because he got expelled for fighting.
(c) Because he couldn't read.
(d) Because he had to go to work.

5. What does Vernon do when Milt kicks him out of the store?
(a) Cries and leaves.
(b) Kicks some bags of chips on the floor.
(c) Breaks a bottle of soda.
(d) Asks Milt to reconsider.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many medals does Jerry say his brother won the previous year at Special Olympics?

2. When does Vernon say his father quit school?

3. Who threw a rock through Maxine's front window?

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

5. What does MIlt give to be auctioned off?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the kids saying about Vernon spending time at Miss Annie's in chapter eight?

3. Describe the scene in Milt's that results in Vernon's outburst.

4. What does the guidance counselor suggest Vernon do in an effort to get their grades up?

5. What does Miss Annie say is the main difference between Maxine and people such as Vernon and Miss Annie?

6. Why is Vernon feeling so angry as chapter 15 comes to a close?

7. What are the tasks Vernon, Maxine and Ronald do to clean up Maxine's yard?

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

9. Why does Maxine say she and Ronald have mismatched gloves?

10. What does Vernon discover happens to the neighborhood once he's in junior high?

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