Bud not Buddy Ch 1-8 EXAM

Why does Bud believe his name is special?

• A) It was his father's name

• B) It means "being ready to bloom"

• C) His mother named him after a famous person

• D) It stands for “Big Unique Dreamer”

What happens when Bud sleeps in the shed?

• He finds a secret hiding spot

• He escapes and runs away

• He gets locked inside and attacked by hornets

• He has a nightmare about his mother

How does Bud escape from the shed?

• He uses a rake to pry open the window

• He tricks the Amos family into letting him out

• He breaks a window

• He finds a hidden key

What lesson does Bud remember from his mother about doors?

• Never leave a door unlocked

• The best things are hidden behind closed doors

• Always knock before entering

• When one door closes, another one opens

What does Bud do to get revenge on Todd Amos?

• He lets insects loose in Todd’s bed

• He steals money from Todd’s room

• He pours water on Todd’s bed to make it seem like Todd wet it

• He takes Todd’s favorite toy

Why does Bud carry around a flyer about a band?

• He thinks the man in the flyer might be his father

• He wants to join the band

• It was the last thing his mother gave him

• He likes the way the flyer looks

How does Bud finally get breakfast?

• He offers to do work for food

• He finds a free meal ticket

• A family pretends he is one of their children

• He sneaks in through the back door

Why does Bud think being six years old was scary?

• He had to start school

• Adults stopped treating him like a little kid

• He was sent to the orphanage that year

• He had to live on his own

What does Bud mistake for a vampire bat in the shed?

• A hornet’s nest

• A piece of cloth

• A stack of books

• A blanket

Why does Bud believe Herman E. Calloway is his father?

• His mother left behind flyers of his band

• He heard his name in a dream

• A stranger told him they looked alike

• He remembers meeting him as a baby