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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes how Bud feels about going to his new home?
(a) He is sad but resigned.
(b) He is happy but reluctant.
(c) He is relieved and elated.
(d) He is worried but relieved.

2. Why is Jerry worried about going to his new home?
(a) He is worried because Bud will not be there.
(b) He is worried because he will be in a home with all boys.
(c) He is worried because it is a home with girls.
(d) He is worried because it is a home with no kids.

3. What was the last straw for Bud which helped him decide that he had to leave the Amos household?
(a) Todd's constant physical abuse.
(b) The Amos family going through his suitcase.
(c) Being locked in the barn.
(d) The sight of the gun lying in an open area.

4. Why did the new librarian think that Bud particularly liked Civil War books?
(a) Because that is what he asked for.
(b) Because he was a young boy and that is the type of books they liked.
(c) Because he referred to the civil war in conversations.
(d) Because she always gave them to him.

5. How are Kim and Scott introduced to Bud when he wakes up?
(a) As the grandkids.
(b) As his new best friends.
(c) As other orphans.
(d) As his new family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following types of issues are present for Bud in the Amos household?

2. Which of the following best describes how Bud is feeling at this point in the novel?

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

4. What time of day is Bud out walking when the man stops and whistles for him?

5. Which of the following is an accurate description of Billy?

(see the answer key)

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