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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 is Bud's new nickname based on?
2. How does Bud decide is the best way to deal with the situation with the stranger he is riding with?
3. What does Bud think the strange man may be?
4. How did Bud sleep that first night in the bed that Miss Thomas loaned him?
5. Which of the following best describes how the band members feel when they realize Bud believes Mr. Calloway is his father?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Bud learn about his father and how does he feel about this information?
2. How does Lefty try to lighten the mood with Bud?
3. When Bud goes out after waking up what happens and what does this make him sense?
4. What does the stranger do to soften up Bud and make him realize he wants him to help him?
5. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?
6. What does Bud tell Mr. Calloway that leads him to realize that he and Bud are related and in what way are they related?
7. What does Eddie request of Bud and why does he say he needs to make this request?
8. 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?
9. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?
10. Why did the restaurant decide it was easier just to use the NBC initials instead of the full band name on the reservation sign?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout the book, Bud is very fortunate with the people that he meets. Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement using specific examples from the text to support your statement.
Essay Topic 2
The author includes two points of view in relation to the formation of unions. Which point of view do you support? Why do you feel this way? How does Bud feel about unions? Why do you think this is the case?
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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