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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vernon take to Maxine?

2. What is on the dining room table at Maxine's house?

3. Who tells Vernon that Maxine is drunk?

4. What is Vernon's mother's name?

5. What is the thought Vernon has that makes him very determined to go forward with the street carnival?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In chapter eight, Vernon describes seeing Ronald "change" when he becomes less fearful. What is this change and what's the result of it?

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

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

5. Why does Vernon begin performing the magic trick for Ronald?

6. How does the question of the Special Olympics come up?

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

8. What does Miss Annie ask Vernon to do in return for her tutoring services and what is Vernon's reaction?

9. What does Maxine say about being smart?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Vernon invites Jerry, Chris and Bobby to go along on the shopping trip but the boys decline the offer. Why does Vernon believe they won't go? Do you believe he's right? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe actions of Vernon and Ronald at the Special Olympics. Who do they encounter? What do they do? What does Miss Marlow say about it on the way home? Was she correct?

Essay Topic 3

Who has stepped into the role of "mother" for Vernon's family after the death of their own mother? List some of her responsibilities. What is her reaction when Vernon's dad creates the schedule for everyone to take turns with the dishes? What are the reactions of the other children? Do you believe it's fair?

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