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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is it revealed that Bud and Mr. Calloway are related?
(a) They are not related at all.
(b) Grandson and grandfather.
(c) Son and father.
(d) Nephew and uncle.

2. What does Bud tell the man about where he is from?
(a) He tells him that he is looking for his parents.
(b) He tells him that he fell off of a train.
(c) He tells him that he ran away from Grand Rapids.
(d) He tells him that he left an orphanage in Chicago.

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

4. What does Bud believe is the key in winning over Mr. Calloway?
(a) Making friends with the other band members.
(b) Cleaning for the band.
(c) Staying out of Mr. Calloway's way.
(d) Learning to play an instrument.

5. 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.

6. Which of the following band members becomes Bud's favorite because he stands up for Bud's feelings?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Roy.
(c) Doug.
(d) Eddie.

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

8. How does Lefty refer to Bud?
(a) Buddy the man.
(b) His grandkid.
(c) Suitcase boy.
(d) His peanut head friend.

9. What does Bud do in order to escape the supposed vampire?
(a) Puts the car in drive.
(b) Runs under the car and refuse to come out.
(c) Hides in the car and lock all of the doors.
(d) Runs down the road.

10. What emotional event happens to Bud during this chapter?
(a) He becomes enraged.
(b) He cries uncontrollably.
(c) He becomes saddened.
(d) He becomes withrdrawn.

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

12. What does Bud fall asleep to the sound of in this chapter?
(a) Arguing between Miss Thomas and Mr. Calloway.
(b) Crying of someone in the other room.
(c) Music rehearsal from the band.
(d) Sounds from the restaurant below.

13. 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.

14. What does Bud think the man who stops and whistles at him might be?
(a) Policeman.
(b) Orphanage director.
(c) Truant officer.
(d) Soldier.

15. What does the man who stops for Bud tell him he needs?
(a) Food and water.
(b) Help with a problem.
(c) Someone who can read to him.
(d) Company on a long walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the band do about Bud's comment that his father is the grumpiest guy in the group?

2. What does Bud feel that he has to continue to work on in this chapter?

3. How does the box on the front seat of the car make Bud feel?

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

5. Which of the following characters is Bud's dad?

(see the answer keys)

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