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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does the band do about Bud's comment that his father is the grumpiest guy in the group?
(a) Correct him.
(b) Discuss it amongs themselves.
(c) Argue about it.
(d) Let it lie.

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

7. What does the front of the box in the car say?
(a) Caution: hazardous material
(b) Urgent: contains human blood.
(c) Warning: toxic information
(d) Confidential: do not open.

8. What does Bud begin to realize about people?
(a) They will generally accept strangers readily.
(b) Bud realizes that it is what is on the inside that counts not the outside.
(c) People are hesitant and doubtful.
(d) Most people are kind and good.

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. What does Bud notice is on the rocks he sees in the glove compartment?
(a) Scratches.
(b) Writing.
(c) Painting.
(d) Pictures.

11. Where is the stranger on his way to before he stopped to talk to Bud?
(a) Blood bank.
(b) Another city.
(c) Home.
(d) Hospital.

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

13. What book does Bud imagine himself a part of?
(a) The Secret Garden.
(b) Moby Dick.
(c) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
(d) Journey to the Center of the Earth.

14. Where do Bud and Lefty meet up with Mr. Calloway?
(a) Bank.
(b) Cabin.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Restaurant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bud worried about riding back from the music gig?

2. How does the stranger react to Bud being in the car without him?

3. How are Kim and Scott introduced to Bud when he wakes up?

4. Which instrument is Bud given tips on how to play by one of the band members?

5. What do Kim and Scott do that makes Bud nervous?

(see the answer keys)

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