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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Bud have for breakfast?
2. What is important to Bud about the contents of his suitcase that was disturbed by the Amos family?
3. Which of the following characters makes it onto the train to Chicago?
4. Why does Bud move the shotgun?
5. Which of the following is an accurate description of how Bud feels at the thought of being on his own?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Jerry worried about his new home and what does Bud do to help?
2. Why does Bud have a difficult time getting along with Todd?
3. What does Bud take with him and how does he feel as he leaves?
4. How does Bud feel about being stuck in the barn?
5. What does the new librarian remember about Bud and Ms. Hill's relationship?
6. What did Billy used to argue about at the home and why did he say he wouldn't be there much longer?
7. What does Bud want to do for the family who helped him to get breakfast and how do they respond?
8. What realization does Bud come to in regard to Todd and the way he treats Bud?
9. Who is Deza Malone and why is this character important to Bud?
10. What information does the new librarian share with Bud and how does she treat Bud?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why do you believe Bud was so attached to the suitcase? Do you believe this was a natural or unnatural attachment? Why?
Essay Topic 2
In what ways is the character of Bud brave? Provide at least two examples directly form the text showing Bud's bravery. Do you believe you could have been as brave as Bud was? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
In what ways does the author use symbolism throughout the novel? Provide at least two examples directly from the text of symbolism. Do you think the use of symbolism is effective or ineffective? Why do you feel this way?
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