Bud, Not Buddy: Chapters 12-14

In Chapter 12, Lefty Lewis gets pulled over by a policeman. Wh?

• He pulled him over because of the color of his skin.

• The policeman is looking for union organizers from Detroit.

• He had a busted tail light.

• He is looking for a boy missing from Flint.

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Why is the paper in the box dangerous?

• Because it was a telegram stating that Herman E. Calloway was not Bud's father.

• It wasn't paper, it was Lefty's lunch.

• The papers could get Mr. Lewis and a bunch of other men thrown in jail.

• It was really stacks of money that Mr. Lewis stole from the bank.

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Why does Bud want to go talk to his father alone- without Lefty Lewis?

• Because he was afraid that Mr. Calloway would hurt Mr. Lewis.

• So that Mr. Calloway and Mr. Lewis do not talk to one another.

• To explain why he thinks he is his father.

• To convince him not to send him back to the home.

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The name of the building that Lefty is dropping Bud off at in Grand Rapids is called the ________ _________.

• Outer Edge
• Big House
• Log Cabin
• Night Spot

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How does Bud trick Lefty into not speaking to Herman E. Calloway?

• He walks around and sneaks the suitcase out of the car.

• He convinces a stranger to steal his suitcase.

• Mr. Calloway sends out another musician to get the suitcase.

• He waits inside the door for awhile but does not talk to his dad.

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How does Herman E. Calloway react to Bud?

What does this help us understand about his personality?

• Herman E. Calloway welcomes Bud even though he has never met him. This shows us that he is a kind and loving man.

• Herman E. Calloway is annoyed and denies that Bud is related to him. This shows us that he is a grumpy and serious man.

• Herman E. Calloway reacts by crying and hugging Bud because he hasn't seen him since he was a baby. This shows us that he is an emotional and friendly man.

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How does Bud break one of his rules?

• He breaks one of his rules by saying rude things about a stranger.

• He breaks one of his rules by getting into a car with strangers.

• He breaks one of his rules by eating at the same table as adults.

• He breaks one of his rules by telling strangers about the contents of his suitcase.

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Which new character does Bud meet in Chapter 14? How does she treat him?

• Bud meets Miss Thomas and she is very kind and caring towards him.

• Bud meets Miss Thomas and she gives him a bad attitude.

• Bud meets Mrs. Calloway and she is very kind and caring towards him.

• Bud meets Mrs. Calloway and she gives him a bad attitude.

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Who is Miss Thomas?

• Herman Calloway's wife
• the waitress at the restaurant
• the singer for the band
• Steady Eddie's mom

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Why was the restaurant so magical to Bud?

• He was treated like a guest rather than a burden.

• He had to wait to be seated.

• He was able to order his own food.

• He had never been to a restaurant before.

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