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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 plan to buy for Ronald first on their shopping trip?
2. What does Bobby say he'd do if he had a teacher who was as pretty as Miss Marlow?
3. What's wrong with Miss Annie that keeps her from walking around the neighborhood?
4. What does Steph say the family is going to do for supper?
5. What is it Vernon's dad says he wants Vernon to teach him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Miss Annie find out about the possibility of Ronald being taken by Child Protective Services?
2. Describe how Vernon acts during the Special Olympics and why his actions prompt Miss Marlow to say that he's very good with the special needs children.
3. Describe the scene in which the boys are trying to help Ronald find the perfect shoes.
4. What does Ben's mention of the library make Vernon remember and why does it make him change his mind about letting Ben and Sandra read his book?
5. What are some of the instructions Miss Annie gives Vernon as he's planting the garden?
6. Describe the argument Jerry and Vernon have about Maxine's abilities as a mother?
7. What does Vernon say about his father filling out paperwork for the children in the family and why does he say it?
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. What does the man at the clothing store say about Ronald?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe at least three instances in which Maxine isn't taking good care of Ronald and compare those to three instances in which she seems to be taking good care of him.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the Special Olympics. Vernon says the Special Olympics changes everything. What does he mean? Was he correct? Support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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