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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Todd call Bud as his final jab in his scheme to constantly get Bud in trouble?
(a) Bed wetter.
(b) Schizophrenic.
(c) Spoilsport.
(d) Insane.

2. Who is Bud trying to find as he sets out after leaving the Amos house?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother's grave.
(c) A new foster family.
(d) His best friend, Jerry.

3. What trick does Bud want to play on Todd before he leaves?
(a) Put hornets in his bed with him while he sleeps.
(b) Put shaving cream in his hand while he sleeps.
(c) Short sheet his bed while he sleeps.
(d) Place his hand in warm water while he sleeps.

4. On what topic is the book that the new librarian gives Bud?
(a) The Civil War.
(b) The Revolutionary War.
(c) World War I.
(d) World War II.

5. In what way did Bud consider the relationship between himself and Ms. Hill?
(a) He thought of her as a surrogate mother.
(b) He thought of her as a mentor.
(c) He thought of them as acquaintances.
(d) He thought of them as friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bud allowed to stay in the food line when he shows up late?

2. What does the reader realize that Bud really liked about Ms. Hill?

3. Where does Bud head when he sets out after leaving the Amos house?

4. What happens during Bud's first trick?

5. Where did Ms. Hill move?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bud bothered about in relation to the family that helped him that makes him have trouble being thankful?

2. Why is Bud initially happy to learn about Todd and what causes Bud's happiness about Todd to dissipate quickly?

3. What does Bud take with him and how does he feel as he leaves?

4. After being stung, what does Bud insist on doing and why?

5. How does Todd's mother react to the situation between Bud and Todd and why does Bud think she reacts that way?

6. Write about Bud's list and describe the general information about it and what it provides for Bud.

7. What would Billy pretend and tease the other boys at the orphanage about?

8. What do the hornets and the edgy teeth seem to be symbolic of?

9. Why does Bud think six is an important age for children?

10. What happens as the two boys try to get on the train and what does Bugs do about it?

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