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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 many pictures of his mother does Bud have?

2. What does Bud dream about often and then worry about really happening?

3. What does Bud have for breakfast?

4. What trick does Bud want to play on Todd before he leaves?

5. Which of the following is a nickname that Bud's mother did not want him to use?

Short Essay Questions

1. Write about Bud's list and describe the general information about it and what it provides for Bud.

2. How does Bud feel about being stuck in the barn?

3. What is Bud saddened about at the beginning of Chapter 9 and where is he when this occurs?

4. What does the new librarian remember about Bud and Ms. Hill's relationship?

5. Why does it bother Bud that the Amoses have rummaged through his suitcase?

6. How does Bud realize that the Amoses must have rummaged through his suitcase?

7. What realization does Bud come to in regard to Todd and the way he treats Bud?

8. Why does Bud have a difficult time getting along with Todd?

9. What does Bud call the book page dust and what does it help him to do?

10. How does Todd's mother react to the situation between Bud and Todd and why does Bud think she reacts that way?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Bud honor his mother's memory? Do you think he does a good job at honoring his mother's family? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How do the rocks help to bring Bud and Mr. Calloway together? Why do you think Mr. Calloway continually doubts Bud's intentions? Do you think his reasons are justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, Bud is very fortunate with the people that he meets. Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement using specific examples from the text to support your statement.

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