Bud Not Buddy

Why did Jimmy already know Bud’s name?

• Because he and Bud had spoken outside the Log Cabin

• Because he received the telegram that morning

• Because he had picked up the suitcase next to the door

• Because he was his real daddy

How does the author let us know that Herman Calloway is not excited to meet Bud?

• By his body language and reaction to Bud calling him daddy

• By Mr. Calloway throwing Bud out of the Log Cabin

• By Mr. Calloway calling the police to arrest Bud

• By Mr. Calloway calling the Home

What makes the men think that Bud must have been living in a orphanage?

• When they see his clothes and how under-fed he is

• Because Bud tells them he his from the Home

• When he describes that he does not have any family left

• When they look inside his suitcase

Why do you think Bud gives so many details instead of lying?

• He knew that the adults would be able to tell that he was lying

• He wanted to explain to Mr. Calloway why he is his son

• He wanted to make sure he was telling everyone how he got to the Log Cabin

• He did not want them to call the police and send him back to the home before meeting his father

What is the deal that Jimmy offers Bud?

• He could go to dinner if he helps pack up the bands equipment

• He could go to dinner and explain how he is related to Mr. Calloway

• He could go to dinner if he allowed Mr. Jimmy to look into his suitcase

• He could go to dinner if he would stop calling Mr. Calloway his father

What information do we get about Herman Calloway?

• He is a very friendly, kind, old man.

• He is a mean, angry, old man

• He is a very friendly, kind young man

• He is a mean, angry, young man.