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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 do Kim and Scott do that makes Bud nervous?
(a) Touch him.
(b) Call him names.
(c) Talk incessantly.
(d) Avoid making eye contact.

2. What does Bud feel is a euphemism for someone who has died?
(a) Gone.
(b) Moved on.
(c) Away.
(d) Passed away.

3. Where was Bud's hopeful destination in this chapter?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Grand Rapids.
(c) Flint.
(d) Detroit.

4. Which of the following characters is Bud's dad?
(a) Lefty Lewis.
(b) Mr. Calloway.
(c) Peanut Head.
(d) Scott.

5. What does Bud notice is on the rocks he sees in the glove compartment?
(a) Painting.
(b) Scratches.
(c) Writing.
(d) Pictures.

Short Answer Questions

1. What worried Bud about the first bedroom Bud had since he lived with his mother?

2. How did Bud sleep that first night in the bed that Miss Thomas loaned him?

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

4. How does Lefty refer to Bud?

5. Where is the stranger on his way to before he stopped to talk to Bud?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Eddie request of Bud and why does he say he needs to make this request?

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

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

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

9. What does Bud tell Mr. Calloway that leads him to realize that he and Bud are related and in what way are they related?

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

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