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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the metal bars on the library an example of for Bud?

2. Why is Bud allowed to stay in the food line when he shows up late?

3. Where is Bud banished by Ms. Amos?

4. Why do residents of the cardboard jungle wake each other up?

5. Why can Bud find information easily in the library?

Short Essay Questions

1. Write about Bud's list and describe the general information about it and what it provides for Bud.

2. How could the favor that Bud's new adoptive family provided be described?

3. Why does it bother Bud that the Amoses have rummaged through his suitcase?

4. Why does Bud's mother insist he be called Bud and not Buddy?

5. What realization does Bud come to after he sees the metal bars on the library?

6. Why does Bud think six is an important age for children?

7. What did Billy used to argue about at the home and why did he say he wouldn't be there much longer?

8. After being stung, what does Bud insist on doing and why?

9. What is Bud bothered about in relation to the family that helped him that makes him have trouble being thankful?

10. What does Bud want to do for the family who helped him to get breakfast and how do they respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Bud model the behavior of a well-seasoned adult? In what ways does Bud act his age? Why do you believe Bud can act both as an adult and as a child?

Essay Topic 2

In what ways is the character of Bud brave? Provide at least two examples directly form the text showing Bud's bravery. Do you believe you could have been as brave as Bud was? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you believe Bud was so attached to the suitcase? Do you believe this was a natural or unnatural attachment? Why?

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