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

2. Which instrument is Bud given tips on how to play by one of the band members?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Piano.
(c) Trombone.
(d) Saxophone.

3. What responsibility does Bud take with the band?
(a) Cleaning the instruments.
(b) Taking tickets for their concerts.
(c) Mopping the floors.
(d) Carrying the instruments.

4. How did Bud sleep that first night in the bed that Miss Thomas loaned him?
(a) He slept restlessly.
(b) He didn't sleep at all.
(c) He slept quite uncomfortably.
(d) He slept very well.

5. Which of the following band members comforts Bud during the emotional event that happens to Bud during this chapter?
(a) Miss Thomas.
(b) Mr. Jimmy.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Mr. Calloway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lefty send to Bud's dad?

2. How does the stranger react to Bud being in the car without him?

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

4. How does the man who Bud accepts a ride with introduce himself?

5. Which of the following words describes how Bud feels about his first real encounter with the band and their crew?

Short Essay Questions

1. What can the reader learn about Bud and his feelings about the band and how can the reader tell this information?

2. What does Bud learn about his father and how does he feel about this information?

3. How does Bud begin to feel about the group?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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