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

2. What does Bud find himself daydreaming about in this chapter?
(a) What his mother would think.
(b) What would happen if Miss Thomas adopted him.
(c) Where he will live when the band travels.
(d) Staying with the band permanently.

3. How is it revealed that Bud and Mr. Calloway are related?
(a) Nephew and uncle.
(b) Son and father.
(c) They are not related at all.
(d) Grandson and grandfather.

4. What does Lefty mock about Bud?
(a) His suitcase.
(b) His sleeping.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His accent.

5. What does Bud begin to realize about people?
(a) They will generally accept strangers readily.
(b) Bud realizes that it is what is on the inside that counts not the outside.
(c) Most people are kind and good.
(d) People are hesitant and doubtful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Kim and Scott do that makes Bud nervous?

3. How do Miss Thomas and the band feel about Bud's cleaning?

4. Which of the following characters is Bud's dad?

5. What instrument is Bud offered on which he can practice his music skills?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What can the reader learn about Bud and his feelings about the band and how can the reader tell this information?

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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