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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which instrument is Bud given tips on how to play by one of the band members?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Saxophone.
(c) Trombone.
(d) Piano.

2. What responsibility does Bud take with the band?
(a) Cleaning the instruments.
(b) Carrying the instruments.
(c) Taking tickets for their concerts.
(d) Mopping the floors.

3. What does Bud find himself daydreaming about in this chapter?
(a) Staying with the band permanently.
(b) What would happen if Miss Thomas adopted him.
(c) Where he will live when the band travels.
(d) What his mother would think.

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

5. Which of the following characters is Bud's dad?
(a) Scott.
(b) Mr. Calloway.
(c) Peanut Head.
(d) Lefty Lewis.

6. What do Kim and Scott do that makes Bud nervous?
(a) Touch him.
(b) Avoid making eye contact.
(c) Call him names.
(d) Talk incessantly.

7. How did Bud spend time entertaining himself?
(a) Trying to find cardboard to use as his home.
(b) Jumping in and out of the city of Flint.
(c) Waiting in line for food.
(d) Looking at the books on the depression.

8. What does Bud feel is a euphemism for someone who has died?
(a) Moved on.
(b) Gone.
(c) Away.
(d) Passed away.

9. What does Lefty mock about Bud?
(a) His accent.
(b) His suitcase.
(c) His sleeping.
(d) His clothes.

10. What does Lefty give to Bud while the policeman is talking to them?
(a) A weapon.
(b) A letter.
(c) A bottle of blood.
(d) A box.

11. Why is Bud worried about riding back from the music gig?
(a) He isn't allowed to talk or sleep.
(b) He has to ride back with Mr. Calloway and his grumpiness.
(c) He isn't allowed to ride with the band.
(d) He has to find his own way back after the gig.

12. Which of the following band members asks Bud about the importance of his suitcase?
(a) Miss Thomas.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Mr. Calloway.

13. What does Bud realize has been going on when he enters the room?
(a) They are going through his suitcase.
(b) They have cooked breakfast.
(c) The band members are not home.
(d) They have been talking about him.

14. What time of day is Bud out walking when the man stops and whistles for him?
(a) 2:30 A.M.
(b) 12:00 P.M.
(c) 9:00 P.M.
(d) 8:00 A.M.

15. How does the man who Bud accepts a ride with introduce himself?
(a) Scott Lewis.
(b) Peanut Head.
(c) Mr. Calloway.
(d) Lefty Lewis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Miss Thomas and the band feel about Bud's cleaning?

2. What does Bud think the strange man may be?

3. Which of the following words describes how Bud feels about his first real encounter with the band and their crew?

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

5. Which of the following band members becomes Bud's favorite because he stands up for Bud's feelings?

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