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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bud move the shotgun?
(a) So that he doesn't use it to shoot them.
(b) So that he doesn't bump it as he is leaving.
(c) So they do not shoot themselves accidently.
(d) So they do not use it on him as he escapes.

2. What does Bud hope to do after he escapes from the angry hornets?
(a) Return to the orphanage.
(b) Move back into the house.
(c) Hide from the Amos family.
(d) Go out on his own.

3. What does Bud's mother believe that an unbloomed flower holds?
(a) Wonder.
(b) Life secrets.
(c) Promise.
(d) Surprise.

4. Where is Bud banished by Ms. Amos?
(a) Attic.
(b) Bedroom.
(c) Shed.
(d) Basement.

5. What was the last straw for Bud which helped him decide that he had to leave the Amos household?
(a) The sight of the gun lying in an open area.
(b) Todd's constant physical abuse.
(c) Being locked in the barn.
(d) The Amos family going through his suitcase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does this chapter end with?

2. What does Bud refuse to allow Mr. Amos or the other family members to notice?

3. Why is it surprising that Bud is able to show such confidence about himself?

4. What does Bud reflect on in relation to conversations with his mother?

5. What time period does this story take place?

(see the answer key)

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