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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 Bud feel that he has to continue to work on in this chapter?
(a) His music skills so he can join the band.
(b) Convincing Miss Thomas to let him stay.
(c) His manners to impress the band members.
(d) Gaining Mr. Calloway's trust.

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

3. Which of the following best describes how Bud feels about Miss Thomas?
(a) Enamored.
(b) Scornful.
(c) Dislikes.
(d) Respectful.

4. What responsibility does Bud take with the band?
(a) Carrying the instruments.
(b) Mopping the floors.
(c) Taking tickets for their concerts.
(d) Cleaning the instruments.

5. What are the guys in the cabin talking about when Bud enters the room?
(a) Band details.
(b) A weird telegram.
(c) Labor unions.
(d) Miss Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lefty mock about Bud?

2. What does NBC stand for?

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

4. What makes it difficult for Bud to talk with Mr. Calloway?

5. Which of the following best describes how the band members feel when they realize Bud believes Mr. Calloway is his father?

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 worry about when he finds out that Lefty sent his father a telegram?

4. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?

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