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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 trick does Bud want to play on Todd before he leaves?
2. What does the new librarian give to Bud other than the library book?
3. What hang on the barn's door?
4. Which of the following is an accurate description of Billy?
5. What happens during Bud's first trick?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Bud want to do for the family who helped him to get breakfast and how do they respond?
2. Why is Bud initially happy to learn about Todd and what causes Bud's happiness about Todd to dissipate quickly?
3. What would Billy pretend and tease the other boys at the orphanage about?
4. What happens when the cops show up near where the group is trying to get aboard the train?
5. What does Bud envision is the solution to his problem with the Amoses and how does he react?
6. How does Todd's mother react to the situation between Bud and Todd and why does Bud think she reacts that way?
7. What realization does Bud come to after he sees the metal bars on the library?
8. How could the favor that Bud's new adoptive family provided be described?
9. What did Bud and Bugs plan to do and how did they agree to be there for each other?
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 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?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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