Exploring Chapter 17 of Bud, Not Buddy

What does the narrator pretend the mop is?

• A car

• A submarine

• A broom

• A spaceship

Who is the narrator pretending to be while holding the mop?

• Captain Jack Sparrow

• Captain Hook

• Captain Nemo

• Captain America

What does the narrator think about Herman Calloway's efforts to make him work hard?

• He thinks Calloway is doing a great job

• He thinks Calloway is doing a bad job

• He thinks Calloway is being too lenient

• He thinks Calloway is not paying attention

What does the narrator pretend the wringer is?

• A blender

• A dishwasher

• A vacuum cleaner

• A washing machine

What instrument does the thug play?

• Saxophone

• Piano

• Trumpet

• Drums

What sound does the piano make according to the narrator?

• A thunderstorm

• A drum

• A soft rain

• A waterfall

What does Miss Thomas do when she joins the band?

• Plays the trumpet

• Sings

• Plays the drums

• Plays the piano

How does the narrator describe Miss Thomas's voice?

• Like a soft rain

• Like thunder

• Like a waterfall

• Like the sun busting through clouds

What does the narrator do at the end of the band's performance?

• He leaves the room

• He claps loudly

• He starts cleaning again

• He talks to Miss Thomas

Why does the narrator think the band should be named after Miss Thomas?

• Because she is the band leader

• Because she plays the piano

• Because she plays the trumpet

• Because she is the best singer