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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 Bud tell the man about where he is from?

2. What does Mr. Calloway think Bud is?

3. What does NBC stand for?

4. What is Bud's new nickname based on?

5. How does the stranger react to the fact that Bud attempted to drive the car without him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lefty explain to Bud about the box that he has Bud hold while the policeman talks to Lefty?

2. How does Bud feel when he finds out he will be staying with the band for more than one night and what does this cause him to wonder?

3. What does the stranger do to soften up Bud and make him realize he wants him to help him?

4. What can the reader learn about Bud and his feelings about the band and how can the reader tell this information?

5. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?

6. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?

7. What does Eddie request of Bud and why does he say he needs to make this request?

8. Where does Bud's distrust of adults come from and is it warranted?

9. What does Bud worry about when he finds out that Lefty sent his father a telegram?

10. Why does the band take Bud to the Sweet Pea Restaurant and what does he have to do in return?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does Bud begin to see the importance of his things in a new light? Do you think his new conclusions are right? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How do the rocks help to bring Bud and Mr. Calloway together? Why do you think Mr. Calloway continually doubts Bud's intentions? Do you think his reasons are justified? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you believe Bud was so attached to the suitcase? Do you believe this was a natural or unnatural attachment? Why?

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