Bud's Journey and Relationships

Bud enters a circle of men, where he is questioned about his identity and family background. He claims to be the son of Herman E. Callaway, who is skeptical. Bud explains his journey from Flint, Michigan, and his lack of family. Despite Callaway's reluctance, Bud is invited to a meal at Sweet Pea, where he must explain his story further.

What was the initial reaction of the younger men in the circle?

• They ignored Bud.

• They were afraid to laugh.

• They were angry at Bud.

• They were eager to help Bud.

What did Jimmy ask Bud about his name?

• If his name was Callaway.

• If his name was Jimmy.

• If his name was Bud.

• If his name was Herman.

What was the significance of the telegram mentioned by Jimmy?

• It was related to Bud's claim about his father.

• It was a job offer for Bud.

• It was an invitation to a party.

• It was a message from Bud's mother.

How did Herman Callaway react to Bud's claim about his father?

• He was excited.

• He was supportive.

• He was indifferent.

• He was skeptical.

What did Bud reveal about his mother?

• She was looking for him.

• She was in Flint.

• She was dead.

• She was living in Chicago.

What did Bud claim about his current living situation?

• He was living with his grandmother.

• He had no one left in Flint.

• He was living in an orphanage.

• He was living with his aunt.

What did Bud say about his family in Flint?

• He had no family left there.

• He had a brother there.

• He had a large family there.

• He had a sister there.

What did Bud do to escape from his previous living situation?

• He hid a shotgun and poured water on someone.

• He ran away without any plan.

• He called the police for help.

• He asked a friend for assistance.

What was Bud's reason for coming to find his father?

• He wanted to confront him.

• He wanted to live with him.

• He wanted to meet him after a long time.

• He wanted to ask for money.

What did Jimmy and Herman do while Bud waited by the door?

• They left the room.

• They ignored Bud.

• They whispered to each other.

• They called the police.