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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 best describes how Bud is feeling at this point in the novel?
(a) Despondent.
(b) Angry.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Frustrated.

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

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

4. What cause scrapes on Bud as he tries to get out of the barn?
(a) Hornets.
(b) Nails.
(c) Fish heads.
(d) Shovels.

5. What is Bud's first mistake during his newfound independence?
(a) He misses the bus.
(b) He angers another family by mistakenly taking their spot.
(c) He wakes up too late for breakfast.
(d) He cannot find a place to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bud suddenly less scared about taking off on his journey to Chicago now that he has reconnected with Bugs?

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

3. Where did Ms. Hill move?

4. In what state did Bud live with his mother when she died?

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

(see the answer key)

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