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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of the following words describes how Bud feels about his first real encounter with the band and their crew?
2. What does Bud think the man who stops and whistles at him might be?
3. How does Mr. Lewis' daughter react to the on-going banter between the two of them?
4. How does the box on the front seat of the car make Bud feel?
5. How does Bud feel about the gift that Eddie offers him?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?
2. What does Bud learn about his father and how does he feel about this information?
3. What does Bud find out that Lefty knows which might cause him some difficulties with his story?
4. What does Eddie request of Bud and why does he say he needs to make this request?
5. What does the stranger do to soften up Bud and make him realize he wants him to help him?
6. When Bud goes out after waking up what happens and what does this make him sense?
7. What does Lefty explain to Bud about the box that he has Bud hold while the policeman talks to Lefty?
8. How does feel about accepting the ride from the stranger and what does he do that will help him to feel more confident?
9. What does Bud realize when he wakes up the next morning?
10. How does Bud explain to the stranger his being alone and traveling to Grand Rapids?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author includes two points of view in relation to the formation of unions. Which point of view do you support? Why do you feel this way? How does Bud feel about unions? Why do you think this is the case?
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the book, Bud is very fortunate with the people that he meets. Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement using specific examples from the text to support your statement.
Essay Topic 3
Do you think it is understandable that Bud has distrust of adults? In what way is Bud lucky even though he is often distrustful of adults? Why do you think this is the case?
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