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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Bud's hopeful destination in this chapter?
(a) Flint.
(b) Grand Rapids.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Detroit.

2. Who is Miss Thomas?
(a) Lead guitarist of the band.
(b) Waitress at the restaurant.
(c) Bud's mother's maiden name.
(d) Assumed girlfriend of Mr. Calloway.

3. How does Mr. Lewis' daughter react to the on-going banter between the two of them?
(a) She becomes irritated.
(b) She laughs at her father.
(c) She walks away.
(d) She yells at her father.

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

5. Which of the following band members comforts Bud during the emotional event that happens to Bud during this chapter?
(a) Miss Thomas.
(b) Mr. Calloway.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Mr. Jimmy.

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 do the band members promise to do for Bud while they figure out what is going on with the story about his father?

3. What does Bud see around the corner as he heads with the other residents toward the train?

4. What is important to Bud about the contents of his suitcase that was disturbed by the Amos family?

5. What does Bud tell the man about where he is from?

(see the answer key)

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