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

2. What does Mr. Calloway think Bud is?

3. What does the policeman discuss before letting them go on to Grand Rapids?

4. Which of the following band members comforts Bud during the emotional event that happens to Bud during this chapter?

5. What do Kim and Scott do that makes Bud nervous?

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 do as his fears of vampires take over at the stranger's car?

3. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?

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

5. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?

6. Why did the restaurant decide it was easier just to use the NBC initials instead of the full band name on the reservation sign?

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

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

9. How does feel about accepting the ride from the stranger and what does he do that will help him to feel more confident?

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

In what way does Bud consider the entire band his family even though he is not genetically related to most of them? Do you think this is a natural or unnatural process? Why do you believe that way?

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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