Bud Not Buddy

When does Bud, Not Buddy take place?

• in the 1930s

• in the 1960s

• in the 1890s

• in the present day

What does the "vampire bat" on the ceiling of the Amos's shed turn out to be?

• three dried out fish heads

• a pile of rags

• a large bloodstain

• a hornets' nest

After running away from the Amos's house, where does Bud go next? 

• back to the orphanage

• to Grand Rapids

• to the library

• to Hooverville

Which adjective best describes Bud?

• fearful

• determined

• impolite

• resentful

Who is Miss Thomas?

• a singer with the band

• Mr. Calloway's wife

• a cook at The Sweet Pea

• Steady Eddie's girlfriend

For whom does Mr. Calloway save rocks?

• his fans

• Bud

• his daughter

• Miss Thomas

Why doesn't Mr. Calloway like Bud?

• Bud reminds him of his daughter.

• He's afraid Bud is really his son.

• He thinks Bud has no musical talent.

• He thinks Bud is up to no good.

Which word best describes Miss Thomas?

• kind

• ornery

• mysterious

• comical

At the end of the book. what are Bud's plans for the future?

• to go to school

• to find Bugs out West

• to learn to play the saxophone

• to keep looking for his father

Where is Bud from?

• Flint, MI

• Lancaster, MI

• Gary, IN

• Indianapolis, IN