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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the guys in the cabin talking about when Bud enters the room?
(a) Band details.
(b) Labor unions.
(c) Miss Thomas.
(d) A weird telegram.

2. 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.

3. How does Bud feel about accepting a ride from the stranger?
(a) He believes it will help him greatly.
(b) He thinks it is what his mother would have wanted.
(c) He thinks it is very safe.
(d) He believes it is a big risk.

4. How are Kim and Scott introduced to Bud when he wakes up?
(a) As other orphans.
(b) As his new family.
(c) As the grandkids.
(d) As his new best friends.

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

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

7. What instrument is Bud offered on which he can practice his music skills?
(a) Flute.
(b) Sax.
(c) Trumpet.
(d) Recorder.

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

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

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

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

12. What worried Bud about the first bedroom Bud had since he lived with his mother?
(a) Monsters in the closet.
(b) What would happen if he wet the bed.
(c) Having strangers sleep in the same house.
(d) Listening to other people in the room.

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

14. Which of the following best describes how Bud feels about Miss Thomas?
(a) Respectful.
(b) Enamored.
(c) Dislikes.
(d) Scornful.

15. Which of the following words describes how Bud feels about his first real encounter with the band and their crew?
(a) He is surprised by how they make the music.
(b) He cannot figure out what part of the band does what.
(c) He is facinated by the roles of the crew.
(d) He is mystified by the music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bud's new nickname based on?

2. Who is Miss Thomas?

3. Which of the following band members does not seem to have much of a sense of humor?

4. What does Bud begin to realize about people?

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

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