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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Todd say to scare Bud as Mr. Amos prepares to take Bud toward his punishment?
(a) Puddles of blood and freakish insects.
(b) No water and no food.
(c) Flesh eating bigs and ghosts.
(d) Piles of dog waste and worms.

2. What does the new librarian give to Bud other than the library book?
(a) A picture.
(b) A tablet.
(c) A nickel.
(d) Her lunch.

3. What does Bud sense in the family members with whom he is sharing breakfast?
(a) Anger.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Despair.
(d) Frustration.

4. Where does Bud have breakfast at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Near the train.
(b) At the shelter.
(c) At the cardboard jungle.
(d) He has to skip breakfast.

5. Why did the new librarian think that Bud particularly liked Civil War books?
(a) Because she always gave them to him.
(b) Because that is what he asked for.
(c) Because he was a young boy and that is the type of books they liked.
(d) Because he referred to the civil war in conversations.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Todd do to Bud with a pencil?

3. What was the last straw for Bud which helped him decide that he had to leave the Amos household?

4. Where is Bud's suitcase hidden?

5. What time period does this story take place?

(see the answer key)

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