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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do Kim and Scott start doing immediately when Bud wakes up and they are introduced?
(a) Showing him around.
(b) Asking him questions.
(c) Watching him without talking.
(d) Talking to him about Lefty.

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

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

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

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

8. What does Bud think the strange man may be?
(a) Witch.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Murderer.
(d) Vampire.

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

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

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

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

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

14. 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 is mystified by the music.
(c) He is facinated by the roles of the crew.
(d) He cannot figure out what part of the band does what.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What simple thing that most people take for granted surprised and made Bud happy?

2. Why doesn't Lefty go in with Bud to meet Bud's father?

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

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

5. What did Lefty send to Bud's dad?

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