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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 kind of promise did Bud make with Bugs?
2. Which of the following describes the approximate age of Bud's mother in the picture he is looking at of her in this chapter?
3. What is a cardboard jungle another name for?
4. What is knowing that Ms. Hill is not there is symbolic of what for Bud?
5. What happened to his favorite librarian?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Bud have a difficult time getting along with Todd?
2. What does Bud dream about and what does this dream cause him to worry about?
3. What information does the new librarian share with Bud and how does she treat Bud?
4. What is Bud saddened about at the beginning of Chapter 9 and where is he when this occurs?
5. Why does Bud think six is an important age for children?
6. What did Billy used to argue about at the home and why did he say he wouldn't be there much longer?
7. What did Bud and Bugs plan to do and how did they agree to be there for each other?
8. What would Billy pretend and tease the other boys at the orphanage about?
9. In what way are the library and the shelter similar and what do they provide for Bud?
10. After being stung, what does Bud insist on doing and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
In what ways does the author use symbolism throughout the novel? Provide at least two examples directly from the text of symbolism. Do you think the use of symbolism is effective or ineffective? Why do you feel this way?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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