Identify the tone the author tries to create when Herman E. Calloway says, "Sounds like a case of diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain."

A tone of "callousness" and "disbelief".

A tone of "humor" and "friendship".

A tone of "sadness" and "emotion".

What does the idiom "diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain" mean?

Too much talking, and not enough thinking.

Mouth infection and brain diseased.

Someone has two terrible medical conditions.

It means that you like to talk.

On page 167, the author describes the type of people in Mr. Calloway's band. Which evidence best supports that those people are not the best quality?

"One of those rude, crude folks Mr. Calloway scours up."

"They're getting younger all the time"

"I apologize for mistaking you for a musician."

At the bottom of page 169, Bud gets a dessert the waitress called, "On the House". This is an idiom. What does it really mean?

The dessert is free; The Sweet Pea will not charge them for it.

Bud is allowed to eat it on the roof.

It was created by someone named "House".

How would you describe the tone created on pages 170 - 171, where Bud starts observes everyone around him in the Sweet Pea?

A tone of "wonder" and "happiness".

A tone of "agony" and "fright".

What was "another seed that got to sprouting" and started "grabbing holt" of Bud on pg. 172?

Bud was thinking that he was finally where he was supposed to be.

Bud was thinking that Miss Thomas was his mother.

Bud was thinking his mother fed him whipping cream.

Bud was thinking that the people at the Sweet Pea were weird.

Bud uses the onomatopoeia phrase "woop, zoop, sloop" to describe what action on page 172?

Some rusty old valve squeaked open and tears started jumping out of Bud's eyes.

The waitress spilling coffee on the table.

Bud's dessert slipped off his plate into his lap.

What can the reader infer about Bud's feelings at the end of the chapter?

Bud feels an overwhelming sense of comfort and safety.

Bud can't wait to get away to be on the lam again.

Bud can't understand why Miss Thomas is holding him.

Bud just wants to play in the band.

Chapter 14, "Bud, Not Buddy" Comprehension & Figurative Language

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Chapter 14 opens with Bud entering what type of place?

A regular type of restaurant anyone would expect.

A shed.

A living room set up like a restaurant.

A night club.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The author of the book creates imagery by using one of Bud's senses to create a clear idea of what the Sweet Pea was like when he entered. Which sense was used when Bud first entered the place?

sight

sound

touch

smell

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Tone can express a character's attitude.
When Bud first enters the Sweet Pea, how would you describe the tone?

A "thrilled" or "excited" tone.

A "sad" or "serious" tone.

A "concerned" or "worried" tone.

Bud was looking for food.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Tone can express a character's attitude.
What type of tone does the author create at the bottom of page 163, when Bud is questioned by Miss Thomas about his bites, stings, and bruises?

An "excited" and "thrilled" tone.

A "mean" and "disrespectful" tone.

A "concerned" or "worried" tone.

A "peaceful" and "carefree" tone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which evidence provided best supports the tone of "excitement" and "thrill" when Bud first enters the Sweet Pea?

I could tell Jimmy was telling the truth.

I opened my eyes 'cause the smell was starting to get me dizzy.

This must be exactly like heaven smells!

Shucks, I'd rather sit with the band.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a vocalist?

A person who works on another person's throat.

A person who vocalizes or sings.

A person who talks loud.

A speech therapist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

On page 164, what is Bud trying to do when he says, "I fell down, ma'am, 'cause Lord give me the good sense to know when enough is enough."

He is trying to make Miss Thomas feel sorry for him.

He is trying to make Herman E. Calloway feel sorry for him.

He was just telling what happened. Bud wasn't trying to do anything at all.

He was trying to show he was a quitter.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Chapter 14, "Bud, Not Buddy" Comprehension & Figurative Language

Chapter 14 opens with Bud entering what type of place?

The author of the book creates imagery by using one of Bud's senses to create a clear idea of what the Sweet Pea was like when he entered. Which sense was used when Bud first entered the place?

Tone can express a character's attitude. When Bud first enters the Sweet Pea, how would you describe the tone?

Tone can express a character's attitude.What type of tone does the author create at the bottom of page 163, when Bud is questioned by Miss Thomas about his bites, stings, and bruises?

Which evidence provided best supports the tone of "excitement" and "thrill" when Bud first enters the Sweet Pea?

What is a vocalist?

On page 164, what is Bud trying to do when he says, "I fell down, ma'am, 'cause Lord give me the good sense to know when enough is enough."

Identify the tone the author tries to create when Herman E. Calloway says, "Sounds like a case of diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain."

What does the idiom "diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the brain" mean?

On page 167, the author describes the type of people in Mr. Calloway's band. Which evidence best supports that those people are not the best quality?

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Tone can express a character's attitude.
When Bud first enters the Sweet Pea, how would you describe the tone?

Tone can express a character's attitude.
What type of tone does the author create at the bottom of page 163, when Bud is questioned by Miss Thomas about his bites, stings, and bruises?