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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bud see that upsets him as he approaches the library?
(a) Metal bars on the windows.
(b) A closed sign.
(c) A vacant building.
(d) The librarian he dislikes most.

2. How is Bud treated in relation to the family who helps him out?
(a) He is treated as if he does not exist.
(b) He is treated with the same respect as they are.
(c) He is treated better than they are.
(d) He is treated in a poorer manner than they are.

3. Which of the following describes how Bud feels about Jerry's new home?
(a) He got the short end of the stick.
(b) He is luckier than Bud.
(c) He is in for a lot of trouble.
(d) He is going to be unhappy there.

4. Which of the following can be said to be true about the influence Bud's mother had on him?
(a) She gave him an inner confidence.
(b) She gave him a nice nickname.
(c) She gave him the belief that he is nothing.
(d) She is the reason Bud cannot find happiness.

5. What does Bud dream about often and then worry about really happening?
(a) Moving into another orphanage.
(b) Losing a tooth.
(c) Losing his best friend.
(d) Returning to the same orphanage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bud imagine using to get even with the Amoses?

2. What story does Bud recount for Bugs that Bugs had already heard about?

3. How much older than Bud is Todd?

4. Which of the following characters makes it onto the train to Chicago?

5. Where does Bud go for breakfast?

(see the answer key)

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