Bud Not Buddy Quiz 5-7

Why did Bud’s mom name him Bud?

• She didn’t know how to spell Buddy

• Bud is a fist of love waiting to unfold and be seen by the world

• He is named after his father

• It was the first name she could think of when he was born

What does ‘being on the lam’ mean?

• You are riding a baby sheep

• You are on line to get a sandwich

• You are on the run from doing something bad

• You are being chased by a car

Why was the poster in the mission so ironic for the time period?

Why was Bud’s mother angry in the photo he has?

• Her father made her wear a dirty hat

• She wasn’t able to ride the midget horse

• She was really hungry and couldn’t eat until the photo was taken

• Her father promised her candy after the photo and she didn’t get it

Where has Miss Hill gone?

• She was fired from her job

• She is refusing to speak with Bud

• She got married and moved away

• She is on vacation

Describe what Bud means when he states his rule- If an adult tells you not to worry, and you weren’t worried before, you better hurry up and start ‘cause you’re already running late.

Why is there such a strict rule about the line at the mission?

• It’s the Great Depression and there isn’t enough food for everyone

• The mission can only hold so many people

• The long lines cause too much traffic

How did the family at the mission help Bud?

• They gave him twine for his suitcase

• They gave him directions to the library

• They pretended he was family so he could cut the line.

• They gave him some money to get food

What does Bud mean by Rules and Things Number 16?

“If a grown-up ever starts a sentence by saying “Haven’t you heard,” get ready, ‘cause what’s about to come out of their mouth is gonna drop you headfirst into a boiling tragedy.”

What name did Bud's "new family" give him?

• Ronald

• Clarence

• William

• Henry