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1. Before he sets out for Grand Rapids, what is Bud’s strongest clue that Herman E. Calloway is his father?
A) the blue flyer
B) the bag of rocks
C) the photo of Momma
D) the blanket
2. How does Bud demonstrate courage at the Amoses?
A) He refuses to apologize to Mrs. Amos.
B) He intends to fight Todd until he wins.
C) He does not beg when locked in the shed.
D) He does not care about the stained shed floor.
3. What object belonging to the Amoses does Bud place on the back porch before getting back at Todd?
A) the rubber sheet
B) the shotgun
C) the pencil
D) the jelly jar
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