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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way did Bud consider the relationship between himself and Ms. Hill?
(a) He thought of her as a mentor.
(b) He thought of them as acquaintances.
(c) He thought of her as a surrogate mother.
(d) He thought of them as friends.

2. What are both Bud and Jerry concerned about in regard to their new home?
(a) That it may be temporary.
(b) That it may be abusive.
(c) That it may be dirty.
(d) That it may be permanent.

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

4. Which of the following is not true about Bud's suitcase?
(a) It is his only means of staying connected to his family.
(b) It is filled with things he and his mother shared.
(c) It holds symbols of things Bud can control.
(d) It can be rearranged and changed regularly.

5. What does Bud imagine using to get even with the Amoses?
(a) Suitcase.
(b) Hornets.
(c) Shotgun.
(d) Shovel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bud trying to find as he sets out after leaving the Amos house?

2. What does this chapter end with?

3. What name did the family who helped Bud call him?

4. What time period does this story take place?

5. What does Bud hope to do after he escapes from the angry hornets?

(see the answer key)

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