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- 1. Multiple Choice
List two reasons why Bud entered the Amos house once he was free from the shed.
Bud wanted to get his suitcase from their kitchen and he wanted to get revenge on Todd.
Bud was scared of the bees and he wanted to get his suitcase
Bud wanted to get his suitcase form the kitchen and he wanted to see if the Amos went through his suitcase.
Bud wanted to get revenge and he wanted to get something to eat
- 2. Multiple Choice
How did Bud manage to knock down the vampire bat?
He kicked it with his foot
He used his pocket knife
He swung a rake at it and batted it down.
He used a bat and a rake
- 3. Multiple Choice
Where was Bud living as the novel began?
He lived with the Amos
He stayed with Jerry and his 3 sisters.
He lived with his mom
He was living in a home for orphaned children.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What medical condition did Todd Amos have?
He had the Flu
He had Chronic Bronchitis
He had asthma.
He had Hypertension.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why did Mr. and Mrs. Amos lock Bud up in their shed overnight?
So he wouldn't escape
So they can steal his items out of his suitcase.
They feared Bud would try and hurt one of them while they slept.
They didn't want him to pee in the bed.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Describe the family Jerry was going to live with.
Jerry was going to live a family that had two little girls.
Jerry was going to live in a big house with two little girls
Jerry was going to live in a big house with three little girls
Jerry was going to live with a family that had three little girls.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What did the vampire turn out to be?
a huge hornet's nest.
a bat
a cat
an enormous rat
- 8. Multiple Choice
List three items Bud stored in this suitcase as he prepared to leave the home.
a blanket, flyers, and his mom picture
a blanket, flyers, and a set of clothes
flyers, drum sticks, and his mom picture
a blanket, flyers, his mom picture and a set of clothes
- 9. Multiple Choice
What are two reasons Bud felt that after age six was "a bad time"?
Grownups thought kids were too expensive.
Their voices started to change
Grownups didn't think children were cute
Their teeth start falling out
- 10. Multiple Choice
How old was Bud?
10
12
9
11
- 11. Multiple Choice
In what way did Bud get his revenge on Todd?
Bud stuck a pencil down his nose.
Bud poured a jar of warm water over Todd's pants while he was asleep so that Todd wet his bed
Bud punched him in eye
Bud stuck a pencil down his nose and poured a jar or warm water over Todd's pants while he was asleep.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why was Bud an orphan?
He was homeless
His mother died when he was six and he never knew his father.
He lived in an orphanage
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Mr. Calloway collect rocks?He is a geologist.He is adding to his collection.He collects them for his daughter.He collects them for Bud.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Mr. Calloway keep one white band member all of the time?To get the band through customs.To be fair to the applicants.To put property in his name.To prove that he is not a racist.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following describe Bud's mother?IndependentSelflessCaringALL of these
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhose room does Bud sleep in at Grand Calloway Station?His grandmother's roomHis grandfather's roomHis father's roomHis mother's room
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWho is Herman E. Galloway after all?Bud's brotherBud's grandfatherBud's fatherBud's uncle
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat makes Bud travel to Grand Rapids, Michigan?A free bus ticketTo search for his motherTo search for his fatherTo search for his grandfather
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Buddy double-check the contents of his suitcase so often?He is afraid that the snap has come loose again.He is afraid that it has a hole in it.He is afraid that someone will steal something.He is afraid of losing something.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWho does Bud think it 'the most beautiful woman in the world?Miss HillDeza MaloneMiss ThomasThe librarian
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the restaurant that the band takes Bud to?Sweet PeaGrand Rapids Best RestaurantThe Log CabinMcDonald's
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the saxaphone player in the band?Doo Doo BugSteady EddieThugmasterDeeds
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhere does Bud meet Deza Malone?A foster homeHoovervilleSweet PeasOn the train
- 24. Multiple ChoiceBud asked Lefty to show his teeth. Why?He didn't think he had anyto see if he was a vampireHe thought he had a cavityHe wanted to see how white they were
- 25. Multiple ChoiceGo ahead and cry, Bud. You're home." Who said this to Bud?Steady EddieMrs. ThomasThe LibrarianHis mom
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhen did Bud cry?When he realizes that he and Mr. Calloway are relatedWhen he looks around at Sweet Pea and realizes he is right where he needs to beWhen he plays with the bandWhen he can't go to Grand Rapids
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Bud pretend he is doing with the mop?He's cleaninghe's part of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaHe's dancing with someone.He's playing the guitar
- 28. Multiple ChoiceOn page 215, the author chose to explain the only "white" member of the band. He wants the reader to infer...that white people are always welcome in the band.that blacks were still struggling with equality at that time.that Herman E. Calloway was a fair man.that whites were treated poorly in the band.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich moment best describes the moment Herman had the upsetting realization of who Bud is?When he opened the glove box and revealed the rocks.When Bud told Herman that he collected rocks.When Jimmy told Bud that Herman was his grandfather.When Bud told Jimmy and Herman what his mother's name was.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Bud, how are ideas like seeds?They start small and grow bigger than you ever thought they could.They don't take root unless you tend to them.They need a lot of weeding to keep the bad parts out.You have to dig a hole before they can really get started.
- 31. Multiple Choice
What was Bud’s first impression of Herman E. Calloway?
He is really mean!
He is very talented!
He is very popular!
He is really old!
- 32. Multiple Choice
What was the nickname the band gave to Bud?
Skinny
Sleepy LaBone
Water works
Hungry man
- 33. Multiple Choice
Who "knighted" Bud with his musical nickname?
Herman Calloway
Miss Thomas
Mr. Jimmy
Deeds
- 34. Multiple Choice
Who is the "owner" of The Log Cabin?
Deeds
Mr. Amos
Steady Eddie
Clarence
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