Understanding Character Interactions and Impressions

The transcript narrates Bud's experience at a restaurant where he meets Miss Thomas and the band. He shares his past struggles and believes Herman E. Calloway is his father. During dinner, Bud feels a sense of belonging and has an emotional realization about his place with the group.

What was the initial impression of the restaurant described by the narrator?

• It was a quiet, empty space.

• It felt like someone's living room with card tables.

• It was a large, modern dining hall.

• It was a fast-food joint.

What did the narrator compare the aroma of the restaurant to?

• A bakery

• A garden

• A heavenly mixture of cider, coffee, pies, and meatloaf

• A library

Who is Miss Thomas in the story?

• A waitress

• The band's vocal stylist

• The narrator's mother

• The restaurant owner

What concern does Miss Thomas express upon meeting the narrator?

• The narrator's appetite

• The narrator's hornet stings

• The narrator's attire

• The narrator's singing ability

What past experience does the narrator recount to Miss Thomas?

• A fishing trip

• Being locked in a shed by the Amos family

• A school trip

• A birthday party

What does the narrator believe about Herman E. Calloway?

• He is a famous chef

• He is their father

• He is a school teacher

• He is a movie star

How does Miss Thomas respond to the narrator's belief about Herman E. Calloway?

• She ignores it

• She suggests a misunderstanding

• She confirms it immediately

• She laughs it off

What is the narrator's experience when joining the band for a meal?

• They enjoy ordering food and feel welcomed

• They feel out of place

• They are ignored by everyone

• They are asked to leave

How does the narrator describe Miss Thomas's humming?

• As off-key and unpleasant

• As quiet and unnoticeable

• As magical and transformative

• As loud and annoying

What emotional change does the narrator experience by the end of the story?

• They feel more confused

• They feel a sense of belonging and acceptance

• They feel angry and upset

• They feel indifferent