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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 are Kim and Scott introduced to Bud when he wakes up?
(a) As his new best friends.
(b) As other orphans.
(c) As his new family.
(d) As the grandkids.

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

3. What do the band members promise to do for Bud while they figure out what is going on with the story about his father?
(a) Feed him at a restaurant.
(b) Take him to a dance.
(c) Play music for him.
(d) Tell him a story about his father.

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

5. How does Bud decide is the best way to deal with the situation with the stranger he is riding with?
(a) Pretend he is sleeping.
(b) Provide as little information as possible.
(c) Tell a lie to all of the questions.
(d) Ask as many questions as he can think of.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bud's new nickname based on?

2. What does Bud feel is a euphemism for someone who has died?

3. What does Bud think the man who stops and whistles at him might be?

4. What do Kim and Scott start doing immediately when Bud wakes up and they are introduced?

5. What does the front of the box in the car say?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?

5. What does the stranger do to soften up Bud and make him realize he wants him to help him?

6. What does Bud learn about his father and how does he feel about this information?

7. What does Bud do as his fears of vampires take over at the stranger's car?

8. How does Bud begin to feel about the group?

9. Where does Bud's distrust of adults come from and is it warranted?

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

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