
Bud Not Buddy Chapter 10
Authored by Austin Beeber
English
5th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on reading comprehension and literary analysis of Chapter 10 from Christopher Paul Curtis's novel "Bud, Not Buddy." Designed for 5th grade students, the questions assess students' ability to understand character motivations, analyze plot development, and interpret the social and historical context of the Great Depression era. Students need strong literal and inferential comprehension skills to identify why Bud makes specific decisions, understand the significance of his personal "rules," and recognize the racial tensions and dangers present in 1930s Michigan. The questions require students to synthesize information from the text to understand complex themes such as survival, trust, and the harsh realities faced by African American children during this historical period. Created by Austin Beeber, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 5. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for checking student comprehension after reading Chapter 10, ensuring they grasp both the literal events and deeper implications of Bud's journey. Teachers can use this assessment as a warm-up discussion starter, formative assessment during guided reading groups, or homework assignment to reinforce key plot points and character development. The questions align with Common Core standards RL.5.1 for citing textual evidence when drawing inferences, RL.5.3 for comparing characters and analyzing their interactions, and RL.5.6 for understanding how narrator's point of view influences events. This type of chapter-specific assessment helps teachers monitor student progress through the novel while building critical thinking skills essential for literary analysis.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Bud start to doubt his plan to walk 120 miles?
Because he was getting scared of being all by himself
Because he was getting tired after only a few minutes of walking
Because he figured out a way to get their quicker
Because he knew that the librarian would give him a ride
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Bud think the man is not a police officer?
Because he was too friendly to be a police officer
Because his car did not have lights on it
Because he was too young to be a police officer
Because he was not white
Tags
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the man get Bud to come out of hiding?
He grabs him and drags him to his car
He tells him he will help Bud find his father
He offers to give him a ride to Grand Rapids
He offers Bud food and soda pop
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does rule # 87 mean?
When an adult has a problem, they can solve it they are just too lazy to do so
When an adult has a problem, they really don't and are lying to get you to come out of hiding
When an adult needs help with a problem they really are trying to trick you to do something for them
When an adult has a problem, they fix it without your help
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Bud say he had run away from Grand Rapids?
Because he was in trouble with the police
Because he was hoping the man would give him a ride to Grand Rapids
Because he was afraid of the Amos and did not want to go back to the home
Because he was looking for work
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it dangerous for Bud to be alone in Owosso?
Because they are mean adults who make children work for no pay
Because there are wild animals that will hurt them in the woods
Because it is easy to get lost in the town
Because they do not like black people and will steal there things
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Bud steal the car?
Because he was afraid the man was a vampire because he was carrying blood in his car
Because he was hoping to drive it all the way to Chicago
Because he was scared of the man and wanted to get away from him as fast as he could
Because he decided since he was on the Iam he might as well steal a car too
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
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