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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what topic is the book that the new librarian gives Bud?
(a) World War II.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Revolutionary War.
(d) The Civil War.

2. What are both Bud and Jerry concerned about in regard to their new home?
(a) That it may be temporary.
(b) That it may be abusive.
(c) That it may be permanent.
(d) That it may be dirty.

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

4. What time period does this story take place?
(a) World War II.
(b) Roaring 20s.
(c) World War I.
(d) Depression.

5. What does Bugs do with Bud's suitcase?
(a) Takes care of it for Bud.
(b) Throws it off the train.
(c) Opens it and goes through it.
(d) Hides it from the other passengers.

6. What is page powder?
(a) Powder kept in the library.
(b) Book page dust.
(c) Baby powder.
(d) Corn starch.

7. In what way did Bud consider the relationship between himself and Ms. Hill?
(a) He thought of them as acquaintances.
(b) He thought of them as friends.
(c) He thought of her as a surrogate mother.
(d) He thought of her as a mentor.

8. Where was Bud's suitcase when he got out of the barn and escaped from the hornets?
(a) Completely missing.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) In Todd's bedroom.
(d) Where he left it.

9. What would Billy often brag about to the other kids at the orphanage?
(a) He could beat any of them up.
(b) He knew how to get away from the orphanage.
(c) He knew who his mother and father were.
(d) He was the leader of all of the boys at the orphanage.

10. Why does Bud want Todd to be a bed wetter?
(a) Because it will get Todd in trouble with his parents.
(b) Because Todd called Bud a bed wetter.
(c) Because it is a humiliating experience.
(d) Because he wanted to be able to laugh at Todd one time.

11. What does Bud refuse to allow Mr. Amos or the other family members to notice?
(a) His fear and anger.
(b) His relief at being away from them.
(c) His disgust and terror.
(d) His desperate need to belong.

12. How does Bud handle his emotion as he is leaving the orphanage?
(a) He cries.
(b) He cheers.
(c) He yells and screams.
(d) He fights it.

13. What name did the family who helped Bud call him?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Brian.
(c) Chad.
(d) Clarence.

14. How does Ms. Amos keep Bud in the place where she banished him?
(a) Padlocks the door.
(b) Cuffs him to the wall.
(c) Ties him up.
(d) Threatens him.

15. How is Bud treated in relation to the family who helps him out?
(a) He is treated in a poorer manner than they are.
(b) He is treated with the same respect as they are.
(c) He is treated as if he does not exist.
(d) He is treated better than they are.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pictures of his mother does Bud have?

2. What is a cardboard jungle another name for?

3. What does Bud wonder about in regards to his suitcase?

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

5. What does Todd call Bud as his final jab in his scheme to constantly get Bud in trouble?

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