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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bud do to the hornet's nest?
(a) Smacks it.
(b) Knocks it down.
(c) Spills water on it.
(d) Avoids it.

2. Which of the following is a nickname that Bud's mother did not want him to use?
(a) Dub.
(b) Willy.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Will.

3. Where did Ms. Hill move?
(a) Topeka.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Kansas City.
(d) Detroit.

4. Which of the following can be said to be true about the influence Bud's mother had on him?
(a) She is the reason Bud cannot find happiness.
(b) She gave him an inner confidence.
(c) She gave him the belief that he is nothing.
(d) She gave him a nice nickname.

5. How does Bud feel about accepting a ride from the stranger?
(a) He thinks it is what his mother would have wanted.
(b) He believes it will help him greatly.
(c) He believes it is a big risk.
(d) He thinks it is very safe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ride to Grand Rapids full of according to Bud?

2. What hang on the barn's door?

3. How does Bud learn that he will not be able to see his favorite librarian?

4. How does Lefty refer to Bud?

5. What is Bud's mother doing in the picture he has of her in his suitcase?

(see the answer key)

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