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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does NBC stand for?
(a) Nobody But Calloway.
(b) No one Likes Classical.
(c) Nothing Bears Calloway.
(d) Nothing But Classical.

3. Who is Bud trying to find as he sets out after leaving the Amos house?
(a) His best friend, Jerry.
(b) A new foster family.
(c) His mother's grave.
(d) His father.

4. What did Lefty send to Bud's dad?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Letter.
(c) Blood.
(d) Telegram.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes how Bud feels about Jerry's new home?

2. How much older than Bud is Todd?

3. What is Bud's mother doing in the picture he has of her in his suitcase?

4. What does Bud end up doing instead of his initial trick?

5. How does the stranger react to the fact that Bud attempted to drive the car without him?

(see the answer key)

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