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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the policeman discuss before letting them go on to Grand Rapids?
(a) Where Bud's father is located.
(b) Transportation of blood.
(c) Why they were traveling over the speed limit.
(d) Concern over labor organizer problems.

2. Why is Bud allowed to stay in the food line when he shows up late?
(a) He snuck into the line.
(b) A family pretended he was their son.
(c) He was under the age of fifteen which allows him to eat at any time.
(d) He begged the workers explaining how hungry he was.

3. Which of the following best describes how the band members feel when they realize Bud believes Mr. Calloway is his father?
(a) Tearful.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Saddened.

4. What makes it difficult for Bud to talk with Mr. Calloway?
(a) Bud's nerves.
(b) Calloway's ill temperament.
(c) Calloway's rocks.
(d) The other band members interrupting.

5. How does Bud handle his emotion as he is leaving the orphanage?
(a) He cries.
(b) He cheers.
(c) He fights it.
(d) He yells and screams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following pictures does this novel provide insight into at the beginning?

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

3. Which of the following best describes how Bud is feeling at this point in the novel?

4. What does the reader realize that Bud really liked about Ms. Hill?

5. How are Kim and Scott introduced to Bud when he wakes up?

(see the answer key)

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