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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. How does Bud handle his emotion as he is leaving the orphanage?

2. What would Billy often brag about to the other kids at the orphanage?

3. What does Bud reflect on in relation to conversations with his mother?

4. What does this chapter end with?

5. What does Bud hope to do after he escapes from the angry hornets?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bud saddened about at the beginning of Chapter 9 and where is he when this occurs?

2. How does Bud realize that the Amoses must have rummaged through his suitcase?

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

4. What does the new librarian remember about Bud and Ms. Hill's relationship?

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

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

7. Why does Bud have a difficult time getting along with Todd?

8. Why is Bud initially happy to learn about Todd and what causes Bud's happiness about Todd to dissipate quickly?

9. In what way are the library and the shelter similar and what do they provide for Bud?

10. What does Bud take with him and how does he feel as he leaves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you believe Bud feels like he is a part of the band? Why do you think he feels this way? Do you think the band holds the same opinion as Bud? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think it is understandable that Bud has distrust of adults? In what way is Bud lucky even though he is often distrustful of adults? Why do you think this is the case?

Essay Topic 3

How did the character of Bud stay connected to what was once his family throughout the novel? In what ways did this help him through his struggles? Do you believe this was a positive or negative characteristic of Bud? Why or why not?

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