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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 story does Bud recount for Bugs that Bugs had already heard about?

2. Where does Bud have breakfast at the beginning of this chapter?

3. Which of the following is one of Bud's greatest fears?

4. What are both Bud and Jerry concerned about in regard to their new home?

5. What is Bud's first mistake during his newfound independence?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bud initially happy to learn about Todd and what causes Bud's happiness about Todd to dissipate quickly?

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

3. How could the favor that Bud's new adoptive family provided be described?

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

5. What happens to Bud's mother after she becomes angered over one of the blue flyers he carries as a prized possession?

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

7. What happens when the cops show up near where the group is trying to get aboard the train?

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

9. What does Bud take with him and how does he feel as he leaves?

10. How does Bud feel about being stuck in the barn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, Bud is very fortunate with the people that he meets. Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement using specific examples from the text to support your statement.

Essay Topic 2

In what way does the author use foreshadowing throughout the novel? Do you believe the author is successful at foreshadowing events? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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