Bud's Journey and Discoveries

In Chapter 5 of 'Bud, Not Buddy', Bud escapes his neighborhood, aiming to reach the Northside Library for help. He hides under Christmas trees, checks his suitcase, and reflects on his mother's picture and memories. Bud recalls his mother's lessons and rules, particularly about his name and the metaphor of doors opening and closing. As he grows, he begins to understand her words, realizing they were about opportunities rather than literal doors.

What does Bud feel when he first starts running away?

• Excitement and freedom

• Hunger and thirst

• Joy and happiness

• Fear and anxiety

Why does Bud think the Northside Library might help him?

• He wants to borrow some books.

• He is looking for a job.

• He needs a place to hide from the rain.

• He believes Miss Hill will understand his situation.

What does Bud find when he reaches the library?

• The windows are barred.

• There is a party happening inside.

• The doors are wide open.

• The library is closed.

What does Bud discover about his suitcase?

• It has been rummaged through but nothing is missing.

• It has been stolen.

• It is completely empty.

• It is missing.

What is significant about the photograph Bud has of his mother?

• It is a recent picture.

• It is the only picture of her he owns.

• It shows her smiling happily.

• It was taken on her wedding day.

What does Bud's mother say about his name?

• It is a name she chose randomly.

• It is a name she regrets giving him.

• It is a flower waiting to bloom.

• It is a common name.

What does Bud realize about his mother's advice on doors?

• It was meant literally.

• It was a metaphor for new opportunities.

• It was a joke.

• It was a warning about ghosts.