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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 Mr. Calloway think Bud is?
2. What does the band do about Bud's comment that his father is the grumpiest guy in the group?
3. How did Bud spend time entertaining himself?
4. Why is Bud worried about riding back from the music gig?
5. Which of the following band members asks Bud about the importance of his suitcase?
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. What does Bud do as his fears of vampires take over at the stranger's car?
3. What does Bud worry about when he finds out that Lefty sent his father a telegram?
4. What does Bud find out that Lefty knows which might cause him some difficulties with his story?
5. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?
6. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?
7. Where does Bud's distrust of adults come from and is it warranted?
8. How does feel about accepting the ride from the stranger and what does he do that will help him to feel more confident?
9. Why is Bud always suspicious of adults and what do they say to make him suspicious?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How does Bud feel about the fact that he has made progress with the other members of the band, but Mr. Calloway continues to be cold with him? Why do you think he feels that way? Do you think he is justified in his feelings? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Why do you believe Bud was so attached to the suitcase? Do you believe this was a natural or unnatural attachment? Why?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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