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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is one of Bud's greatest fears?
(a) His teeth falling out.
(b) Going into puberty.
(c) Having a haircut.
(d) Having to live with strangers.

2. How does Bud learn that he will not be able to see his favorite librarian?
(a) He overhears two patrons talking about it.
(b) He reads about it in the paper.
(c) He sees her and she tells him that she is leaving.
(d) Another kind librarian tells him.

3. How much older than Bud is Todd?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 2 years.

4. What trick does Bud want to play on Todd before he leaves?
(a) Place his hand in warm water while he sleeps.
(b) Short sheet his bed while he sleeps.
(c) Put shaving cream in his hand while he sleeps.
(d) Put hornets in his bed with him while he sleeps.

5. In what state did Bud live with his mother when she died?
(a) Texas.
(b) Maine.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Michigan

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the new librarian give to Bud other than the library book?

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

3. Why can Bud find information easily in the library?

4. What does the mother in the family share with Bud?

5. What does Bud see that upsets him as he approaches the library?

Short Essay Questions

1. What realization does Bud come to after he sees the metal bars on the library?

2. What happens to Bud's mother after she becomes angered over one of the blue flyers he carries as a prized possession?

3. What did Billy used to argue about at the home and why did he say he wouldn't be there much longer?

4. What does Bud dream about and what does this dream cause him to worry about?

5. What would Billy pretend and tease the other boys at the orphanage about?

6. After being stung, what does Bud insist on doing and why?

7. Why is Jerry worried about his new home and what does Bud do to help?

8. Why is Bud initially happy to learn about Todd and what causes Bud's happiness about Todd to dissipate quickly?

9. How does Bud know that his trick on Todd was the right thing to do and how does Bud leave?

10. What does Bud take with him and how does he feel as he leaves?

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