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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. How do Miss Thomas and the band feel about Bud's cleaning?
(a) They believe he can do better.
(b) They have to redo it too make it satisfactory.
(c) It keeps him busy.
(d) They are thankful.

2. Which of the following band members does not seem to have much of a sense of humor?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Chug.
(c) Doug.
(d) Herman.

3. What does the policeman discuss before letting them go on to Grand Rapids?
(a) Transportation of blood.
(b) Why they were traveling over the speed limit.
(c) Where Bud's father is located.
(d) Concern over labor organizer problems.

4. What does Lefty mock about Bud?
(a) His accent.
(b) His clothes.
(c) His suitcase.
(d) His sleeping.

5. How does the box on the front seat of the car make Bud feel?
(a) Not good.
(b) Scared.
(c) Creepy.
(d) Good.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bud feel about the gift that Eddie offers him?

2. What are the guys in the cabin talking about when Bud enters the room?

3. How did Bud spend time entertaining himself?

4. What does Bud begin to realize about people?

5. How does Mr. Lewis' daughter react to the on-going banter between the two of them?

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

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

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

5. What does Bud worry about when he finds out that Lefty sent his father a telegram?

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

7. What does Bud do as his fears of vampires take over at the stranger's car?

8. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?

9. Why did the restaurant decide it was easier just to use the NBC initials instead of the full band name on the reservation sign?

10. How does Lefty try to lighten the mood with Bud?

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