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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. How does Vernon get into the house in the opening of chapter 26?

2. Where does Vernon find Brownie's dog food?

3. What does the woman with all the junk in the yard say Ronald is doing while he stares at her yard?

4. Maxine interrupts the church service and as she's being led out, what does she say Ronald needs more than anything else?

5. What does Vernon give Jerry after their argument about Maxine and Ronald?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miss Annie say about her time watching television with Maxine and Ronald the previous day?

2. What does Vernon discover when he goes into Maxine's house in chapter 26?

3. What does Miss Annie say about having met Vernon prior to his coming to her for tutoring? Why is Vernon embarrassed?

4. How does Jerry's dad become acquainted with Miss Marlow?

5. What happens when Ben and Mitchell show up where Ronald and Vernon are sitting?

6. Describe the conversation between Vernon and Maxine at the beginning of chapter 25.

7. Why does Vernon become concerned about Maxine and Ronald near the end of chapter 25 and what does he ask Miss Annie?

8. What is on television that prompts the argument between Vernon and Maxine in chapter 20 and what does Maxine say about it that makes Vernon mad?

9. Describe the letter Vernon writes to Miss Marlow.

10. Describe the argument Jerry and Vernon have about Maxine's abilities as a mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Vernon as the story opens. How does he change over the course of the story? Why does he change?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Maxine? What is her role in the story? How does she impact Vernon's life? How does Vernon impact hers?

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