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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it surprising that Bud is able to show such confidence about himself?
(a) He is an orphan.
(b) He has no adult helping him.
(c) His father abandoned him.
(d) He has been in horrible life situations.

2. What does Bud indicate is his most prized possession?
(a) His father's address.
(b) His teeth.
(c) His blanket.
(d) His suitcase.

3. Who is Bud trying to find as he sets out after leaving the Amos house?
(a) A new foster family.
(b) His best friend, Jerry.
(c) His mother's grave.
(d) His father.

4. Which of the following is the information Bud knows about his new home?
(a) It is a home with boys.
(b) It is a home with girls.
(c) It is a home with no kids.
(d) It is a home where his friend Jerry will also be going.

5. Why is Jerry worried about going to his new home?
(a) He is worried because Bud will not be there.
(b) He is worried because it is a home with girls.
(c) He is worried because he will be in a home with all boys.
(d) He is worried because it is a home with no kids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bud wonder about in regards to his suitcase?

2. Which of the following does Todd say to scare Bud as Mr. Amos prepares to take Bud toward his punishment?

3. Which of the following terms describes the character of Todd?

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

5. What does Bud do to the hornet's nest?

(see the answer key)

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