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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 is a saying that Bud remembers his mother always using?
(a) As one door closes, another one opens.
(b) Life is just a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get.
(c) A stitch in time saves nine.
(d) It's raining cats and dogs.

2. What does Bud think the man who stops and whistles at him might be?
(a) Orphanage director.
(b) Policeman.
(c) Truant officer.
(d) Soldier.

3. Which of the following characters is Bud's dad?
(a) Mr. Calloway.
(b) Scott.
(c) Peanut Head.
(d) Lefty Lewis.

4. What are the metal bars on the library an example of for Bud?
(a) They are an example of how closed in he feels.
(b) They are an example of how things have changed since he entered the orphanage.
(c) They are an example of how untrusting society has become.
(d) They are an example of Bud's inability to find peace.

5. What does Todd call Bud as his final jab in his scheme to constantly get Bud in trouble?
(a) Schizophrenic.
(b) Bed wetter.
(c) Insane.
(d) Spoilsport.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bud handle his emotion as he is leaving the orphanage?

2. Which of the following pictures does this novel provide insight into at the beginning?

3. What simple thing that most people take for granted surprised and made Bud happy?

4. Which of the following is one of Bud's greatest fears?

5. What about the books that Ms. Hill showed Bud did he like?

(see the answer key)

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