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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 do Bud's rules provide for him?
2. To which character does Bud flash back to during this chapter?
3. How old are both Bud and Jerry at this point in the novel?
4. What does the reader realize that Bud really liked about Ms. Hill?
5. What does Bud believe the hornet's nest is that he sees on the ceiling?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is one of Bud's mother's sayings that Bud remembers and how does it make Bud feel?
2. What information does the new librarian share with Bud and how does she treat Bud?
3. What happens when the cops show up near where the group is trying to get aboard the train?
4. What happens as the two boys try to get on the train and what does Bugs do about it?
5. Why is Bud initially happy to learn about Todd and what causes Bud's happiness about Todd to dissipate quickly?
6. What realization does Bud come to after he sees the metal bars on the library?
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. Why does Bud's mother insist he be called Bud and not Buddy?
10. What does Bud dream about and what does this dream cause him to worry about?
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
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
Bud, the main character of this novel, has obvious pitfalls which have made his life quite difficult. Explain in writing, including supporting details from the novel, why the reader is able to relate to Bud and even admire him for these pitfalls. Do you admire Bud? Why or why not?
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