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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trick does Bud want to play on Todd before he leaves?
(a) Put shaving cream in his hand while he sleeps.
(b) Place his hand in warm water while he sleeps.
(c) Short sheet his bed while he sleeps.
(d) Put hornets in his bed with him while he sleeps.

2. How old are both Bud and Jerry at this point in the novel?
(a) .4.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

3. What is knowing that Ms. Hill is not there is symbolic of what for Bud?
(a) Life's problems and issues.
(b) Constant change.
(c) The worries of the unknown.
(d) Everyone he likes abandoning him.

4. Which of the following describes the approximate age of Bud's mother in the picture he is looking at of her in this chapter?
(a) Childlike.
(b) Older in years.
(c) Middle aged.
(d) Young.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is an accurate description of how Bud feels at the thought of being on his own?

3. How many pictures of his mother does Bud have?

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

5. How is Bud treated in relation to the family who helps him out?

(see the answer key)

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