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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. How did Bud sleep that first night in the bed that Miss Thomas loaned him?
2. How does Mr. Lewis' daughter react to the on-going banter between the two of them?
3. Which instrument is Bud given tips on how to play by one of the band members?
4. What book does Bud imagine himself a part of?
5. How does Lefty refer to Bud?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. Why did the restaurant decide it was easier just to use the NBC initials instead of the full band name on the reservation sign?
3. What does Bud do as his fears of vampires take over at the stranger's car?
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. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?
6. Where does Bud's distrust of adults come from and is it warranted?
7. What do the band members explain to Bud about the racial make-up of the band?
8. What does Bud learn about his father and how does he feel about this information?
9. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?
10. What does the stranger do to soften up Bud and make him realize he wants him to help him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you think it is understandable that Bud has distrust of adults? In what way is Bud lucky even though he is often distrustful of adults? Why do you think this is the case?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
How did the character of Bud stay connected to what was once his family throughout the novel? In what ways did this help him through his struggles? Do you believe this was a positive or negative characteristic of Bud? Why or why not?
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