Bud Not Buddy

When does Bud, Not Buddy take place?

• in the 1930s

• in the 1960s

• in the 1890s

• in the present day

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In his narrative, Bud often says, “woop, zoop, sloop,” by which he means something like

• “Here we go again.”

• “This is the real truth.”

• “Before I knew it.”

• “I’m ashamed to say.”

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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

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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

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Which adjective best describes Bud?

• fearful

• determined

• impolite

• resentful

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At the end of the book, what are Bud’s plans for the future?

(a)  

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For whom does Mr. Calloway save rocks?

(a)  

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Which literary element does this line illustrate?

“The poor kids were on the road, all alone like dust in the wind.”

(a)  

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Which literary element comes into play when Bud fails to get on the freight train?

(a)  

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Bud’s observation that “his eyes don’t cry anymore” is an illustration of which literary element?

(a)  

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