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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. How did Bud sleep that first night in the bed that Miss Thomas loaned him?
(a) He slept very well.
(b) He slept quite uncomfortably.
(c) He didn't sleep at all.
(d) He slept restlessly.

2. What is the ride to Grand Rapids full of according to Bud?
(a) Vampires.
(b) Silence.
(c) Questions.
(d) Surprises.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bud decide is the best way to deal with the situation with the stranger he is riding with?

2. Where was Bud's hopeful destination in this chapter?

3. What responsibility does Bud take with the band?

4. What does Mr. Calloway think Bud is?

5. What does Bud find himself daydreaming about in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bud feel when he finds out he will be staying with the band for more than one night and what does this cause him to wonder?

2. Why did the restaurant decide it was easier just to use the NBC initials instead of the full band name on the reservation sign?

3. What does Bud find out that Lefty knows which might cause him some difficulties with his story?

4. When Bud goes out after waking up what happens and what does this make him sense?

5. What does Bud worry about when he finds out that Lefty sent his father a telegram?

6. How does Lefty try to lighten the mood with Bud?

7. What do the band members explain to Bud about the racial make-up of the band?

8. How does feel about accepting the ride from the stranger and what does he do that will help him to feel more confident?

9. Why is Bud always suspicious of adults and what do they say to make him suspicious?

10. What does Lefty explain to Bud about the box that he has Bud hold while the policeman talks to Lefty?

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