Exploring Bud, Not Buddy: Chapters 1-3

What is Bud's full name as introduced in the first chapter?

• Bud Anderson

• Bud Johnson

• Bud Caldwell

• Bud Smith

Describe the significance of the 'Bud Caldwell's Rules for Having Fun' in the story.

• They are a set of guidelines for academic success.

• They represent Bud's favorite hobbies and interests.

• They serve as a list of rules for making friends.

• The significance of 'Bud Caldwell's Rules for Having Fun' lies in their role as a framework for resilience and positivity, helping Bud cope with his struggles.

What event leads to Bud being placed in a foster home?

• The death of Bud's mother.

• A family dispute over inheritance.

• Bud running away from home.

• Bud's father abandoning him.

How does Bud feel about his mother and what memories does he have of her?

• Bud is angry and blames her for his struggles.

• Bud feels indifferent and has no memories of her.

• Bud feels a deep sense of longing and sadness about his mother, remembering her as a loving figure but also feeling the pain of her absence.

• Bud remembers her as a strict and distant figure.

What does Bud carry with him that is important to his identity?

• A backpack filled with clothes and shoes.

• A journal with his travel plans.

• A toy that reminds him of his childhood.

• A suitcase with personal items, including a photo of his mother.

Who is the character that Bud meets at the orphanage, and what is their relationship?

• Mr. Smith is the character Bud meets at the orphanage, and he is a teacher.

• Miss Hill is the character Bud meets at the orphanage, and she is a caretaker.

• Mr. Brown is the character Bud meets at the orphanage, and he is a gardener.

• Miss Jane is the character Bud meets at the orphanage, and she is a nurse.

What does Bud's experience at the home reveal about the treatment of children in foster care?

• Children in foster care often experience neglect and lack of emotional support.

• Children in foster care receive abundant resources and support.

• All children in foster care are placed in loving homes.

• Foster care systems prioritize children's emotional well-being.

How does Bud's perspective on life and family evolve in these chapters?

• Bud becomes indifferent to family ties, focusing solely on his independence.

• Bud believes that family is overrated and prefers to rely on himself.

• Bud thinks relationships are a burden and avoids forming connections.

• Bud learns to value family and relationships, realizing their importance in shaping his identity and providing support.

What role does the setting of Flint, Michigan play in Bud's story?

• Flint, Michigan is a fictional place that has no relevance to Bud's story.

• Flint, Michigan is primarily known for its natural beauty, which distracts from Bud's challenges.

• The setting of Flint, Michigan represents a utopian society that contrasts with Bud's struggles.

• Flint, Michigan serves as a backdrop that illustrates the socio-economic struggles and historical context affecting Bud's journey.

Identify a key theme introduced in the first three chapters and explain its relevance.

• The role of fate in human lives.

• The importance of friendship.

• The impact of technology on society.

• The struggle for identity.