Exploring Chapter 3 of Bud, Not Buddy

The narrator finds themselves trapped in a shed, initially mistaking fish heads for monsters and a hornet's nest for a vampire bat. They recount a story about bugs and roaches, make shadow puppets to calm down, and eventually escape the shed, contemplating revenge on those who locked them in.

What did the narrator initially think was causing the loud breathing sounds in the shed?

• His own echo

• A broken machine

• A wild animal

• A group of scared people

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CCSS.RL.5.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What did the narrator use to cover the fish heads on the door?

• A newspaper

• A piece of wood

• A pile of rags

• A blanket

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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Why was the narrator hesitant to sleep on the floor?

• There was no space

• The floor was wet

• He was afraid of bugs and roaches

• It was too cold

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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What did the narrator use to try and scrape the newspaper off the window?

• A spoon

• His fingernails

• A piece of bark

• A knife

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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What did the narrator initially mistake the hornet's nest for?

• A vampire bat

• A bird's nest

• A piece of cloth

• A spider web

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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What rule did the narrator recall before attacking the supposed vampire bat?

• Trust your instincts

• Never look back

• Act quickly once you decide

• Always stay calm

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What did the narrator use to attack the hornet's nest?

• A shovel

• A broom

• A rake

• A stick

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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How did the narrator finally escape the shed?

• He broke the door

• He climbed out the window

• He found a hidden key

• He dug a hole

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What did the narrator feel after escaping the shed?

• Confusion

• Sadness

• Anger

• Relief

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was the narrator's final thought after escaping?

• Looking for help

• Finding a safe place

• Getting revenge on the Amos family

• Going back to sleep

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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