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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 does the reader realize that Bud really liked about Ms. Hill?

2. What kind of promise did Bud make with Bugs?

3. What does Bud's mother believe that an unbloomed flower holds?

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

5. Which of the following best describes Bud in the Amos household?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. After being stung, what does Bud insist on doing and why?

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

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

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

8. How does Todd's mother react to the situation between Bud and Todd and why does Bud think she reacts that way?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How can you tell that Bud is a law-abiding citizen? Does this surprise you as the reader? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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