Bud Not Buddy

Why does Bud say,"...my eyes don't cry no more."

• He doesn't want to be a crybaby.

• Bud has been through a lot and doesn't want to show his emotions.

• Bud has an eye problem.

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What does Todd do to Bud?

• He makes him wet the bed.

• He goes through his suitcase.

• He puts a pencil up his nose.

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What does Bud do to get Mrs. Amos upset?

• He makes a mess the house.

• He wets the bed.

• He punches Todd.

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What does Todd tell Bud about the shed?

• There are vampire bats.

• There are rats.

• There is blood on the floor from another child.

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Why does Bud have a rule to keep lies simple?

• They are easy to remember.

• He is not very creative.

• He thinks people are not intelligent.

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Why does Bud attack the hornet nest?

• He was trying to kill them.

• He was trying to get out the window.

• He thought they were vampire bats.

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Why does Bud get the shotgun out of the house before he gets his revenge?

• He wanted to take it with him to protect himself.

• He didn't want the Amoses to shoot him.

• He was afraid of guns.

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What is Bud’s revenge?

• He makes Todd wet the bed.

• He destroys the shed where he was locked up.

• He broke dishes in the kitchen.

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How does the revenge punish both Todd and Mrs. Amos?

• Todd will be humiliated.

• Mrs. Amos will be angry because she hates bedwetters the most.

• They will be sorry to see Bud go.

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What do you think Bud’s mother meant when she used the expression, “When one door closes, another door opens.”?

• She has had a hard life.

• She wants Bud to open the door.

• She means there are new opportunities in the future.

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