Bud Not Buddy Comprehension Questions

Mrs. J reads aloud from 'Bud Not Buddy' by Christopher Paul Curtis, focusing on Bud's journey and his reflections on family. Bud visits the library, interacts with the librarian, and plans his journey to Grand Rapids, believing Herman Callaway might be his father. The narrative explores themes of family, identity, and determination.

Who is the author of 'Bud Not Buddy'?

• J.K. Rowling

• Christopher Paul Curtis

• Mark Twain

• Harper Lee

What does Bud do after not finding his pretend family at the food line?

• He waits at the library

• He goes to the park

• He visits a friend

• He returns home

What does the librarian remember about Bud and his mother?

• They were always late

• They had different tastes in books

• They loved cooking

• They disliked the library

How far does Bud calculate he needs to walk to reach Grand Rapids?

• 150 miles

• 100 miles

• 50 miles

• 120 miles

What surprise does the librarian give Bud?

• A ticket to Grand Rapids

• A map

• A thick book about the Civil War

• A new pencil

What does Bud realize about time when he's in the library?

• It moves slowly

• It flies by

• It goes backward

• It stops

What does the librarian give Bud as he leaves the library?

• A pencil

• A book

• A cheese sandwich

• A map

How does Bud compare ideas to seeds?

• They both are hard to find

• They both need water

• They both grow from small beginnings

• They are both colorful

What inspired Bud to think Herman E. Calloway might be his father?

• A letter he found

• Flyers in his suitcase

• A story his mother told

• A dream he had

What does Bud decide to do after examining the flyers?

• Stay in Flint

• Head east

• Head west

• Go back home