If you want to get the iPad home button on your iPad screen for any reason, you can turn it on via the iPad settings. You may want to add this home button on the iPad screen if you want more options ...
You can use Siri on your iPad to give commands and ask questions, as long as it's enabled. You can turn it on and customize it in the Settings app.
You may need to close iPad apps when they become unresponsive. Here's how to do it, along with a few troubleshooting tips.