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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 Bud find himself daydreaming about in this chapter?

2. What does Bud think the man who stops and whistles at him might be?

3. What book does Bud imagine himself a part of?

4. How does Mr. Lewis' daughter react to the on-going banter between the two of them?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bud, the main character of this novel, has obvious pitfalls which have made his life quite difficult. Explain in writing, including supporting details from the novel, why the reader is able to relate to Bud and even admire him for these pitfalls. Do you admire Bud? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In what way does the author use foreshadowing throughout the novel? Do you believe the author is successful at foreshadowing events? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you believe Bud was so attached to the suitcase? Do you believe this was a natural or unnatural attachment? Why?

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