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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. How does the stranger react to Bud being in the car without him?
2. How do Miss Thomas and the band feel about Bud's cleaning?
3. What do the band members promise to do for Bud while they figure out what is going on with the story about his father?
4. Who is Miss Thomas?
5. How does Bud feel about the gift that Eddie offers him?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Bud goes out after waking up what happens and what does this make him sense?
2. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?
3. What does Bud worry about when he finds out that Lefty sent his father a telegram?
4. Why is Bud always suspicious of adults and what do they say to make him suspicious?
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 begin to feel about the group?
7. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?
8. 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?
9. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?
10. Why did the restaurant decide it was easier just to use the NBC initials instead of the full band name on the reservation sign?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you believe Bud feels like he is a part of the band? Why do you think he feels this way? Do you think the band holds the same opinion as Bud? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
How did the character of Bud stay connected to what was once his family throughout the novel? In what ways did this help him through his struggles? Do you believe this was a positive or negative characteristic of Bud? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Do you believe the character of Bud believes in acts of revenge? Why or why not? Utilize specific examples from the text to support your opinion.
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