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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 is Bud's suitcase hidden?

2. On what topic is the book that the new librarian gives Bud?

3. What time period does this story take place?

4. Why is it surprising that Bud is able to show such confidence about himself?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the reader feel after Bud is attacked by the hornets?

5. Who is Deza Malone and why is this character important to Bud?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

How does Bud honor his mother's memory? Do you think he does a good job at honoring his mother's family? Why or why not?

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