Bud, Not Buddy 1-4

1. “I’ve never gotten it in as deep as the N on any of you other little street urchins.” What does the word “urchins” mean? 

• a goblin
• a creature living in the sea
• ragged, poorly dressed child
• angry young adults

 “I swung as hard as I could at Todd’s big balloon head.” 
What effect is achieved within the metaphor found in this sentence?

• a new character is introduced
• a party atmosphere is achieved 
• the strength of Bud is emphasized
• the size of Todd’s head is emphasized 

What did Bud mean when he said, “In her eyes Todd’s mouth was a prayer book”? 

• Todd can often be found saying his prayers.
• Mrs. Amos believes every word that Todd says.
• Todd is a good boy who reads religious materials. 
• Mrs. Amos likes listening to the sound of Todd’s voice. 

How did Bud’s friend Bugs get his nickname?

• He was the boy in the orphanage in charge of killing bugs. 
• A roach crawled in his ear and he made a big fuss about it. 
• He was the boy in the orphanage who bugged everyone. 
• An ant crawled on his arm and he cried about it. 

Which historical period does this novel represent? 

• The Civil War
• The Great Deppression
• World War 2
• The Vietnam War

What good news did Bud and Jerry get? 

• There would be better-than-usual dinner that night.
• They were going to be adopted.
• There were going to foster homes.
• They didn't have to do their usual chores.

What is the MAIN conflict of the novel? 

• Man vs. Nature – Bud must battle with nature as he lives outside during winter.
• Man vs. Society – Bud wants to fight for the rights of all orphaned children.
• Man vs. Self – Bud wants to find his father and a new home. 
• Man vs. Man – Bud battles a boy named Todd.

Why is six a tough age? 

• Grown-ups expect you to understand everything they say.
• You start to lose teeth.
• Grown-ups stop giving you little swats and start slugging you.
• All of the above.