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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Bud go for breakfast?
(a) Library.
(b) Local shelter.
(c) Local restaurant.
(d) Local elementary school.

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

3. How does Ms. Amos keep Bud in the place where she banished him?
(a) Ties him up.
(b) Padlocks the door.
(c) Cuffs him to the wall.
(d) Threatens him.

4. Where is Bud banished by Ms. Amos?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Attic.
(c) Basement.
(d) Shed.

5. Why is Bud suddenly less scared about taking off on his journey to Chicago now that he has reconnected with Bugs?
(a) He knows his friend the librarian is in Chicago.
(b) He has someone to go with him and is not doing it alone.
(c) He believes things will always work out in a good way.
(d) He does not have to be the leader.

6. What does Bud do to the hornet's nest?
(a) Knocks it down.
(b) Smacks it.
(c) Avoids it.
(d) Spills water on it.

7. What does this chapter end with?
(a) Click of padlock.
(b) Mr. Amos whipping Bud.
(c) Jerry's arrival.
(d) Bud's screams.

8. 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 going to be unhappy there.
(c) He is luckier than Bud.
(d) He is in for a lot of trouble.

9. What does Bud reflect on in relation to conversations with his mother?
(a) They provide him with the rules to live by.
(b) He can barely remember them anymore.
(c) They never had any real conversations.
(d) They are all the same.

10. Which of the following terms describes the character of Todd?
(a) Manipulative.
(b) Spiteful.
(c) Reserved.
(d) Hesitant.

11. 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.

12. Where did Ms. Hill move?
(a) Detroit.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Topeka.
(d) Kansas City.

13. What do Bud's rules provide for him?
(a) A bit of humor.
(b) A tracking system of torture.
(c) A way to log his life.
(d) A way to get back at Todd.

14. Which of the following types of issues are present for Bud in the Amos household?
(a) Trust.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Pain.
(d) Helpful.

15. What time period does this story take place?
(a) Roaring 20s.
(b) World War II.
(c) Depression.
(d) World War I.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is an accurate description of Billy?

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

3. Where does Bud have breakfast at the beginning of this chapter?

4. What does the family who helps Bud help him to do?

5. What appears to be Bud's most important possession?

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