Bud, Not Buddy Chapters 17-19 Review Quiz

What does Bud mean by “Herman E. Calloway was trying to work me like a dog”?

• He means that Herman E. Calloway is taking him for long walks.

• He means that Herman E. Calloway is making him work hard until he is completely exhausted.

• He means that Herman E. Calloway is making him bark and play fetch like a dog.

How does Bud respond to all of the chores that he has to do?

• Bud complains and hides in the kitchen so that he doesn't have to do them.

• Bud does the chores, but he is angry and complains to Steady Eddie the entire time.

• Bud does the chores and makes a game out of it. He thinks doing chores is fun.

Bud compares the music the band is playing to a storm. Which of the following is NOT an example of this?

• The Thug played on the cymbals so softly that is sounded like a soft rain falling.

• Dirty Deed made the piano sound like big, slashing rain drops.

• Herman E Calloway made played the strings on his fiddle and it sounded like soft thunder.

• Miss Thomas's voice was like a strong scary wind in the storm.

Why must there always be at least one white person in the band?

• Back in the 1930s it was against the law for a black person to own property, so a white person in the band needed to put the house in their name.

• Herman E Calloway wanted to make sure the band had diversity, so he made sure at least one band member was white.

• Herman E Calloway believed white people were talented piano players.

What does Mr. Calloway ask Bud to do for him before they get into the car after their performance?

• He asks Bud to buy him a chicken sandwich from Popeyes.

• He asks Bud to ride home with Mr. Jimmy.

• He asks Bud to send a telegram to Eugene Miller.

• He asks Bud to pick up a rock off of the ground and give it to him.

How does Mr. Calloway respond when Bud shows him his collection of rocks?

• He responds by feeling excited and shares their stories with Bud.

• He responds by getting very angry and accuses Bud of stealing them from the little girls room.

• He responds by crying because he realizes right away that he must be his grandson.

How are Bud and Mr. Calloway actually related?

• Bud is his son.

• Bud is his nephew.

• Bud is his grandson.

• Bud is NOT related to him.

How does Herman E Calloway respond to the news that Bud’s mother is dead?

• Herman E Calloway responds by planning a memorial service for her.

• Herman E Calloway responds by kicking Bud out of the house.

• Herman E Calloway responds by crying in her old bedroom.

What gift does Bud get from Steady Eddie in chapter 19?

• A baby-size saxophone

• A drum set

• A new pair of pants

• A picture of his mother when she was his age

Which of the following is NOT something Bud does with the contents of his suitcase?

• Bud gives his rocks and the flyer to Mr. Calloway so he knows his daughter still thought about him.

• Bud makes his bed with his old blanket.

• Bud puts the picture of his mother under his pillow.

• Bud hangs up the old picture of his mother on the wall in her old bedroom.