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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 realize has been going on when he enters the room?
2. What does the policeman discuss before letting them go on to Grand Rapids?
3. Which instrument is Bud given tips on how to play by one of the band members?
4. What does Bud fall asleep to the sound of in this chapter?
5. How does the stranger react to the fact that Bud attempted to drive the car without him?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?
2. What does Lefty explain to Bud about the box that he has Bud hold while the policeman talks to Lefty?
3. What do the band members explain to Bud about the racial make-up of the band?
4. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?
5. What does Bud learn about his father and how does he feel about this information?
6. How does feel about accepting the ride from the stranger and what does he do that will help him to feel more confident?
7. Where does Bud's distrust of adults come from and is it warranted?
8. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?
9. When Bud goes out after waking up what happens and what does this make him sense?
10. How does Bud begin to feel about the group?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 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
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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