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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. Why did the new librarian think that Bud particularly liked Civil War books?
2. What would have happened to Bud had the family not helped him?
3. What kind of promise did Bud make with Bugs?
4. What does Bud see that upsets him as he approaches the library?
5. Where is Bud banished by Ms. Amos?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Bud want to do for the family who helped him to get breakfast and how do they respond?
2. What did Bud and Bugs plan to do and how did they agree to be there for each other?
3. What would Billy pretend and tease the other boys at the orphanage about?
4. How does Todd's mother react to the situation between Bud and Todd and why does Bud think she reacts that way?
5. What is Bud saddened about at the beginning of Chapter 9 and where is he when this occurs?
6. What did Billy used to argue about at the home and why did he say he wouldn't be there much longer?
7. Why does Bud's mother insist he be called Bud and not Buddy?
8. After being stung, what does Bud insist on doing and why?
9. What happens to Bud's mother after she becomes angered over one of the blue flyers he carries as a prized possession?
10. What happens as the two boys try to get on the train and what does Bugs do about it?
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 way does Bud consider the entire band his family even though he is not genetically related to most of them? Do you think this is a natural or unnatural process? Why do you believe that way?
Essay Topic 3
In what ways does the author surprise the reader with the level of mistreatment? Were you surprised? How does the author convey Bud's level of fear with the reader? Is it effective?
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