Bud Not Buddy Chapter 14-17

What is the name of the first restaurant Bud has ever eaten at?

• Cold Soup

• Sweet Pea

• Couch Potato

• Frank's Fries

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Why did Bud's eyes tear up when looking at the laundry?

• It reminded him of the notes his mother used to leave him

• He was happy he didn't have to wash his own clothes anymore

• It smelled so bad that his eyes got watery

• He was upset because Miss Thomas touched his clothes

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How does the author use figurative language to describe the music the band plays?

Answer explanation

Christopher Paul Curtis uses figurative language in the form of similes, metaphors, and personification to describe the Dusky Devastators' music.

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Why did Bud finally start crying?

• Bud finally felt like he belonged somewhere

• He was crying because he was laughing so hard

• He got hurt at the dinner table

• He is upset that Herman won't claim him as his son.

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Bud told the whole truth to Miss Thomas instead of lying. Why did he choose to do that?

• He wanted to impress his father with his stories.

• He thinks Miss Thomas is his real mother.

• He couldn't think of a good enough lie to tell her.

• She asked him not to lie to her.

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What kind of figurative language is "as quiet as some mice with bedroom slippers on?"

• hyperbole

• simile

• alliteration

• metaphor

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According to Thug, why is Herman upset with Bud?

• Herman has been searching for Bud for years.

• Bud was very impolite when they first met.

• Herman needs more affection from Bud.

• Bud took the last meatloaf at the restaurant.

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What kind of figurative language is the author using when he says "some rusty old valve squeaked open in me then... tears started jumping out of my eyes?"

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

• alliteration

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What does the phrase "stuff our craws" mean?

• stealing stuff

• eating a lot

• getting work done

• playing new music

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What kind of figurative language is "a gigantic smile split my face in half?"

• simile

• alliteration

• hyperbole

• metaphor

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