Bud Caldwell's Journey and Relationships

Bud Caldwell, a young orphan, is sent to a new foster home where he faces conflict and decides to escape. He embarks on a journey to find his father, Herman E. Calloway, whom he believes is a musician. Along the way, Bud encounters various challenges and meets new people who help him. Eventually, he discovers that Herman is not his father but his grandfather, and he finds a sense of belonging with Herman's band. The story highlights themes of family, resilience, and self-discovery.

Who informs Bud Caldwell about his new foster home?

• A caseworker

• Miss Hill

• His mother

• Todd Amos

What does Bud pack in his suitcase that is significant to him?

• Flyers of a band

• A teddy bear

• A diary

• A baseball glove

Why does Bud end up locked in the shed?

• He broke a window

• He ran away

• He stole something

• He fought with Todd

What does Bud do to Todd before leaving the Amos house?

• Cuts his hair

• Hides his shoes

• Steals his toys

• Makes him wet the bed

Who helps Bud get breakfast at the mission?

• His real parents

• A librarian

• A family he calls 'fake parents'

• A police officer

Where do Bud and Bugs plan to catch a train to?

• Chicago

• South

• New York

• West

What does Bud initially think about Lefty Lewis?

• He is a police officer

• He is a teacher

• He is a vampire

• He is a musician

What does Bud believe about Herman E. Calloway?

• He is his uncle

• He is a teacher

• He is his father

• He is a stranger

Who comforts Bud and makes him feel welcome in the band?

• Lefty Lewis

• Miss Hill

• Todd Amos

• Miss Thomas

What does Bud discover about the room he stays in at the band's house?

• It is a storage room

• It is a guest room

• It belongs to Miss Thomas

• It was his mother's room