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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 time of day is Bud out walking when the man stops and whistles for him?

2. What makes it difficult for Bud to talk with Mr. Calloway?

3. What did Lefty send to Bud's dad?

4. How does the stranger react to Bud being in the car without him?

5. How are Kim and Scott introduced to Bud when he wakes up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bud find out that Lefty knows which might cause him some difficulties with his story?

2. How does Bud begin to feel about the group?

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

4. What does Bud tell Mr. Calloway that leads him to realize that he and Bud are related and in what way are they related?

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

6. When Bud goes out after waking up what happens and what does this make him sense?

7. What do the band members explain to Bud about the racial make-up of the band?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you think it is understandable that Bud has distrust of adults? In what way is Bud lucky even though he is often distrustful of adults? Why do you think this is the case?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How can you tell that Bud is a law-abiding citizen? Does this surprise you as the reader? Why or why not?

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