Exploring Chapter 15 of Bud, Not Buddy

Bud arrives at Grand Callaway Station with Miss Thomas, who shows him around the house. He is given a room to stay in, but feels uneasy about the closets. Herman Callaway confronts Bud, warning him not to snoop around. Despite the tension, Bud reflects on his situation and eventually falls asleep, feeling comforted by memories of his mother.

Why is the house called Grand Calloway Station?

• It is located near a train station.

• Mr. Calloway named it after a train station due to the constant flow of people.

• It was previously a train station.

• It is a famous landmark in New York City.

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What does Miss Thomas promise to do the next day?

• Take Bud to school.

• Show Bud around the house.

• Introduce Bud to Mr. Calloway.

• Take Bud shopping.

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What makes Bud nervous about the room?

• The size of the bed.

• The little doors that seem perfect for monsters.

• The color of the walls.

• The noise from outside.

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What does Bud learn about the previous occupant of the room?

• She is away on vacation.

• She moved to another city.

• She is at school.

• She is deceased.

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What does Herman E. Calloway do when he enters Bud's room?

• He gives Bud a gift.

• He locks the closet doors and warns Bud.

• He ignores Bud completely.

• He welcomes Bud warmly.

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What does Herman E. Calloway accuse Bud of?

• Being dishonest.

• Being a liar.

• Being a thief.

• Being lazy.

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What does Bud find in the drawer of the dressing table?

• A set of keys.

• A diary.

• A photo album.

• Thumbtacks and a pencil.

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How does Bud feel about the bed in the room?

• It is too hard.

• It is uncomfortable.

• It is the softest thing he has ever felt.

• It is too small.

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What does Bud do to feel more secure in the room?

• He leaves the room.

• He calls Miss Thomas.

• He locks the door.

• He jams a chair under the doorknob.

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What is the last thing Bud remembers before falling asleep?

• Miss Thomas reading a story.

• Hearing a monster in the room.

• Hearing his mother read a story.

• Seeing a ghost.

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