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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. Which of the following band members does not seem to have much of a sense of humor?
2. What does the policeman discuss before letting them go on to Grand Rapids?
3. What do the band members promise to do for Bud while they figure out what is going on with the story about his father?
4. Where is the stranger on his way to before he stopped to talk to Bud?
5. What does the band do about Bud's comment that his father is the grumpiest guy in the group?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the stranger do to soften up Bud and make him realize he wants him to help him?
2. What does Bud worry about when he finds out that Lefty sent his father a telegram?
3. 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?
4. Where does Bud's distrust of adults come from and is it warranted?
5. What does Bud tell Mr. Calloway that leads him to realize that he and Bud are related and in what way are they related?
6. Why is Bud always suspicious of adults and what do they say to make him suspicious?
7. How does Lefty try to lighten the mood with Bud?
8. What do the band members explain to Bud about the racial make-up of the band?
9. Why did the restaurant decide it was easier just to use the NBC initials instead of the full band name on the reservation sign?
10. When Bud goes out after waking up what happens and what does this make him sense?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you believe the character of Bud believes in acts of revenge? Why or why not? Utilize specific examples from the text to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
In what ways is the character of Bud brave? Provide at least two examples directly form the text showing Bud's bravery. Do you believe you could have been as brave as Bud was? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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