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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Calloway pick up and put in his pocket?
(a) A button.
(b) A quarter.
(c) A rock.
(d) A knife.

3. What is Bud's new nickname based on?
(a) His new suitcase.
(b) His learning of the recorder.
(c) His knack for oversleeping.
(d) His need to find a father.

4. How does Bud decide is the best way to deal with the situation with the stranger he is riding with?
(a) Ask as many questions as he can think of.
(b) Provide as little information as possible.
(c) Pretend he is sleeping.
(d) Tell a lie to all of the questions.

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

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

7. How does the stranger react to the fact that Bud attempted to drive the car without him?
(a) Proud.
(b) Angered.
(c) Horrified.
(d) Surprised.

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

9. How do Miss Thomas and the band feel about Bud's cleaning?
(a) They have to redo it too make it satisfactory.
(b) They are thankful.
(c) They believe he can do better.
(d) It keeps him busy.

10. How does Mr. Lewis' daughter react to the on-going banter between the two of them?
(a) She walks away.
(b) She becomes irritated.
(c) She laughs at her father.
(d) She yells at her father.

11. Why doesn't Lefty go in with Bud to meet Bud's father?
(a) Because Bud begs him not to go in with them.
(b) Because he has to get to the hospital immediately.
(c) Because Bud convinces him not to.
(d) Because the police are still watching.

12. How does the stranger react to Bud being in the car without him?
(a) Stunned.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Angered.
(d) Puzzled.

13. What simple thing that most people take for granted surprised and made Bud happy?
(a) His own nightlight.
(b) Pajamas to wear.
(c) Two sheets.
(d) A bed with a pillow.

14. What does NBC stand for?
(a) Nobody But Calloway.
(b) No one Likes Classical.
(c) Nothing Bears Calloway.
(d) Nothing But Classical.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bud think the man who stops and whistles at him might be?

2. What does the front of the box in the car say?

3. How does Bud feel about accepting a ride from the stranger?

4. What makes it difficult for Bud to talk with Mr. Calloway?

5. What does the policeman discuss before letting them go on to Grand Rapids?

(see the answer keys)

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