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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. Which of the following is a nickname that Bud's mother did not want him to use?
(a) Dub.
(b) Will.
(c) Buddy.
(d) Willy.

2. What did Todd do to Bud with a pencil?
(a) Stabbed him in the arm.
(b) Shoved it up his nose.
(c) Threw it like it was a spear.
(d) Pushed it into his toe.

3. What is Bud given to take with him?
(a) Bowl and cup.
(b) Blanket and pillow.
(c) Suitcase and pillow.
(d) Food and water.

4. Which of the following can be said to be true about the influence Bud's mother had on him?
(a) She gave him an inner confidence.
(b) She gave him the belief that he is nothing.
(c) She gave him a nice nickname.
(d) She is the reason Bud cannot find happiness.

5. Which of the following characters sneaks up on Bud and surprises him?
(a) Ms. Hill.
(b) Jerry.
(c) Bugs.
(d) Deza.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what topic is the book that the new librarian gives Bud?

2. What does Bud see that upsets him as he approaches the library?

3. To which character does Bud flash back to during this chapter?

4. Which of the following is a saying that Bud remembers his mother always using?

5. What coin did Billy often pretend could speak?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bud have a difficult time getting along with Todd?

2. What realization does Bud come to in regard to Todd and the way he treats Bud?

3. How does Bud feel about being stuck in the barn?

4. What did Bud and Bugs plan to do and how did they agree to be there for each other?

5. In what way are the library and the shelter similar and what do they provide for Bud?

6. What happens to Bud's mother after she becomes angered over one of the blue flyers he carries as a prized possession?

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

8. How does the reader feel after Bud is attacked by the hornets?

9. What does Bud envision is the solution to his problem with the Amoses and how does he react?

10. What is one of Bud's mother's sayings that Bud remembers and how does it make Bud feel?

(see the answer keys)

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