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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 the man who stops for Bud tell him he needs?
2. What does Bud feel is a euphemism for someone who has died?
3. What does Bud think the man who stops and whistles at him might be?
4. Which of the following band members becomes Bud's favorite because he stands up for Bud's feelings?
5. How does Lefty refer to Bud?
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. What do the band members explain to Bud about the racial make-up of the band?
4. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?
5. Why does the band take Bud to the Sweet Pea Restaurant and what does he have to do in return?
6. What does Bud find out that Lefty knows which might cause him some difficulties with his story?
7. What does Eddie request of Bud and why does he say he needs to make this request?
8. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?
9. What can the reader learn about Bud and his feelings about the band and how can the reader tell this information?
10. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In what ways does the author surprise the reader with the level of mistreatment? Were you surprised? How does the author convey Bud's level of fear with the reader? Is it effective?
Essay Topic 2
In what ways does Bud model the behavior of a well-seasoned adult? In what ways does Bud act his age? Why do you believe Bud can act both as an adult and as a child?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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