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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. Where was Bud's suitcase when he got out of the barn and escaped from the hornets?

2. Where is Bud's suitcase hidden?

3. Which of the following is a nickname that Bud's mother did not want him to use?

4. Why is Jerry worried about going to his new home?

5. Which of the following can be said to be true about the influence Bud's mother had on him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bud feel about being stuck in the barn?

2. What information does the new librarian share with Bud and how does she treat Bud?

3. What happens as the two boys try to get on the train and what does Bugs do about it?

4. What do the hornets and the edgy teeth seem to be symbolic of?

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

6. What does Bud dream about and what does this dream cause him to worry about?

7. What would Billy pretend and tease the other boys at the orphanage about?

8. What does Bud call the book page dust and what does it help him to do?

9. What realization does Bud come to in regard to Todd and the way he treats Bud?

10. Why is Jerry worried about his new home and what does Bud do to help?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author includes two points of view in relation to the formation of unions. Which point of view do you support? Why do you feel this way? How does Bud feel about unions? Why do you think this is the case?

Essay Topic 2

Do you believe the character of Bud believes in acts of revenge? Why or why not? Utilize specific examples from the text to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

In what way does Bud begin to see the importance of his things in a new light? Do you think his new conclusions are right? Why or why not?

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