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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. Where do Bud and Lefty meet up with Mr. Calloway?

2. What makes it difficult for Bud to talk with Mr. Calloway?

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

4. What does the policeman discuss before letting them go on to Grand Rapids?

5. How does Bud feel about accepting a ride from the stranger?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. Why does the band take Bud to the Sweet Pea Restaurant and what does he have to do in return?

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

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

7. What does Bud tell Mr. Calloway that leads him to realize that he and Bud are related and in what way are they related?

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

9. What does Mr. Calloway say to Bud under his breath?

10. What does the stranger do to soften up Bud and make him realize he wants him to help him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Bud honor his mother's memory? Do you think he does a good job at honoring his mother's family? Why or why not?

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

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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