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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 words describes how Bud feels about his first real encounter with the band and their crew?
(a) He is surprised by how they make the music.
(b) He cannot figure out what part of the band does what.
(c) He is mystified by the music.
(d) He is facinated by the roles of the crew.

2. How did Bud spend time entertaining himself?
(a) Jumping in and out of the city of Flint.
(b) Trying to find cardboard to use as his home.
(c) Waiting in line for food.
(d) Looking at the books on the depression.

3. What does Bud feel that he has to continue to work on in this chapter?
(a) His music skills so he can join the band.
(b) His manners to impress the band members.
(c) Convincing Miss Thomas to let him stay.
(d) Gaining Mr. Calloway's trust.

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

5. What simple thing that most people take for granted surprised and made Bud happy?
(a) Two sheets.
(b) Pajamas to wear.
(c) A bed with a pillow.
(d) His own nightlight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes how Bud feels about Miss Thomas?

2. How does Bud decide is the best way to deal with the situation with the stranger he is riding with?

3. How does the stranger react to the fact that Bud attempted to drive the car without him?

4. How do Miss Thomas and the band feel about Bud's cleaning?

5. Who is Miss Thomas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the band take Bud to the Sweet Pea Restaurant and what does he have to do in return?

2. Why is Bud always suspicious of adults and what do they say to make him suspicious?

3. What does Bud find out that Lefty knows which might cause him some difficulties with his story?

4. What does Lefty explain to Bud about the box that he has Bud hold while the policeman talks to Lefty?

5. How does feel about accepting the ride from the stranger and what does he do that will help him to feel more confident?

6. How does Bud feel when he finds out he will be staying with the band for more than one night and what does this cause him to wonder?

7. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?

8. What does Eddie request of Bud and why does he say he needs to make this request?

9. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?

10. When Bud goes out after waking up what happens and what does this make him sense?

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