Bud, Not Buddy Quiz: Chapters 9-15

Which character is the leader of the band that Bud meets in Grand Rapids?

• Steady Eddie

• Herman E. Calloway

• Miss Thomas

• Lefty Lewis

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What is the name of the man who helps Bud after he leaves the library in chapter 9?

• Mr. Amos

• Lefty Lewis

• Steady Eddie

• Bugs

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Which item does Bud carry with him that is very important to him?

• A baseball glove

• A suitcase

• A harmonica

• A book

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Summarize what happens when Bud arrives at the Log Cabin in Grand Rapids.

• He is welcomed by a family reunion.

• He is mistaken for someone else and sent away.

• He meets Herman E. Calloway and the band, who are surprised to see him.

• He finds a job as a waiter.

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Why does Bud decide to go to Grand Rapids?

• He wants to find his father, whom he believes is Herman E. Calloway.

• He is looking for a new job.

• He wants to visit his mother’s grave.

• He is following his friend Bugs.

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How does Bud feel when he first meets Herman E. Calloway, and why?

• Excited, because he is sure he has found his father.

• Angry, because Herman is rude to him.

• Nervous, because he is not sure how he will be received.

• Indifferent, because he does not care about meeting him.

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Analyze why Lefty Lewis decides to help Bud, even though he is a stranger.

• He wants a reward.

• He feels responsible for helping a child in need.

• He is looking for company on his trip.

• He knows Bud’s family.

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What evidence from the text suggests that Bud is resourceful and determined during his journey?

• He gives up easily when faced with obstacles.

• He uses clues from his mother’s flyers to find Herman E. Calloway.

• He waits for someone to help him at the library.

• He forgets about his goal and wanders aimlessly.

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Why does Herman E. Calloway react angrily when Bud claims to be his son?

• He is hiding a secret.

• He does not believe Bud and is shocked by the claim.

• He recognizes Bud immediately.

• He is happy but tries to hide it.

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How do the members of the band respond to Bud when he first meets them, and what does this show about their characters?

• They ignore him, showing they are unfriendly.

• They are welcoming and kind, showing they are compassionate.

• They are suspicious and rude, showing they are untrustworthy.

• They laugh at him, showing they are mean-spirited.

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