Exploring Bud, Not Buddy: Chapters 1-4

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

• Bud Anderson

• Bud Smith

• Bud Johnson

• Bud Caldwell

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

• The rules discourage any form of enjoyment or fun.

• The rules are irrelevant to the main themes of the story.

• The rules emphasize resilience and the pursuit of joy in difficult times.

• The rules focus on strict discipline and order.

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

• Bud being expelled from school.

• Bud running away from home.

• Bud's father abandoning him.

• The death of Bud's mother.

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

• Bud resents his mother and remembers her as strict.

• Bud feels indifferent and has no memories of her.

• Bud feels angry and recalls only negative experiences with her.

• Bud feels a deep love and longing for his mother, remembering her warmth and care.

Who is the character that Bud refers to as 'the man' in the early chapters?

• The man

• The guy

• The stranger

• The figure

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

• A wallet

• A book

• A backpack

• A suitcase

How does Bud's experience at the orphanage shape his character?

• Bud's experience leads him to reject kindness.

• Bud becomes overly dependent on others.

• Bud learns to distrust everyone around him.

• Bud's experience at the orphanage shapes his character by instilling resilience, self-worth, and compassion.

What are some of the challenges Bud faces while trying to find his father?

• Bud faces challenges such as lack of information, untrustworthy adults, emotional burdens, and physical dangers.

• Bud receives constant help from his friends.

• Bud is always safe and never faces any danger.

• Bud has plenty of money to travel easily.

Describe the relationship between Bud and his friend, Jerry.

• Bud and Jerry are distant acquaintances who rarely communicate.

• Bud and Jerry are siblings who have a strained relationship.

• Bud and Jerry are rivals who often compete against each other.

• Bud and Jerry are close friends who support and understand each other.

What themes of family and belonging are introduced in these chapters?

• Focus on individual success over family connections

• Exploration of financial struggles within the community

• Themes of family and belonging are introduced through the exploration of relationships, support, love, and the struggle for acceptance within the family unit.

• Themes of isolation and detachment in society