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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. Why is Bud worried about riding back from the music gig?
2. What emotional event happens to Bud during this chapter?
3. How are Kim and Scott introduced to Bud when he wakes up?
4. What does Bud think the man who stops and whistles at him might be?
5. How does the man who Bud accepts a ride with introduce himself?
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. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?
3. What does Bud find out that Lefty knows which might cause him some difficulties with his story?
4. What does the stranger do to soften up Bud and make him realize he wants him to help him?
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 learn about his father and how does he feel about this information?
7. Where does Bud's distrust of adults come from and is it warranted?
8. What does Lefty explain to Bud about the box that he has Bud hold while the policeman talks to Lefty?
9. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?
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 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
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 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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