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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the band do about Bud's comment that his father is the grumpiest guy in the group?
(a) Correct him.
(b) Argue about it.
(c) Let it lie.
(d) Discuss it amongs themselves.

2. What instrument is Bud offered on which he can practice his music skills?
(a) Flute.
(b) Recorder.
(c) Sax.
(d) Trumpet.

3. Where is the stranger on his way to before he stopped to talk to Bud?
(a) Home.
(b) Blood bank.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Another city.

4. How does Lefty refer to Bud?
(a) Buddy the man.
(b) His peanut head friend.
(c) Suitcase boy.
(d) His grandkid.

5. Who is Miss Thomas?
(a) Waitress at the restaurant.
(b) Lead guitarist of the band.
(c) Bud's mother's maiden name.
(d) Assumed girlfriend of Mr. Calloway.

6. What does Bud think the strange man may be?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Murderer.
(c) Witch.
(d) Vampire.

7. How does Bud feel about accepting a ride from the stranger?
(a) He believes it will help him greatly.
(b) He believes it is a big risk.
(c) He thinks it is what his mother would have wanted.
(d) He thinks it is very safe.

8. What do Kim and Scott do that makes Bud nervous?
(a) Avoid making eye contact.
(b) Call him names.
(c) Talk incessantly.
(d) Touch him.

9. What time of day is Bud out walking when the man stops and whistles for him?
(a) 12:00 P.M.
(b) 9:00 P.M.
(c) 8:00 A.M.
(d) 2:30 A.M.

10. Which of the following band members asks Bud about the importance of his suitcase?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Miss Thomas.
(d) Mr. Calloway.

11. What is Bud's new nickname based on?
(a) His need to find a father.
(b) His new suitcase.
(c) His knack for oversleeping.
(d) His learning of the recorder.

12. What are the guys in the cabin talking about when Bud enters the room?
(a) Miss Thomas.
(b) Band details.
(c) Labor unions.
(d) A weird telegram.

13. What does Bud realize has been going on when he enters the room?
(a) The band members are not home.
(b) They have been talking about him.
(c) They have cooked breakfast.
(d) They are going through his suitcase.

14. What does Bud fall asleep to the sound of in this chapter?
(a) Music rehearsal from the band.
(b) Sounds from the restaurant below.
(c) Arguing between Miss Thomas and Mr. Calloway.
(d) Crying of someone in the other room.

15. How does the stranger react to Bud being in the car without him?
(a) Angered.
(b) Puzzled.
(c) Stunned.
(d) Disgusted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bud notice is on the rocks he sees in the glove compartment?

2. Which of the following band members becomes Bud's favorite because he stands up for Bud's feelings?

3. How did Bud spend time entertaining himself?

4. What emotional event happens to Bud during this chapter?

5. Which of the following best describes how the band members feel when they realize Bud believes Mr. Calloway is his father?

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