WorksheetsMrs. Maxsam's Bud, Not Buddy Chapter One
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 53mins
How old was Bud when he went to live with the Amoses? (1 pt)
12
10
6
8
Why do you think Bud and Jerry were sad when they learned about their placement in chapter 1, page 2? (1 pt)
They had learned from experience that some families could be difficult to live with.
They'd each had bad experiences in the past and felt that being in the group home was better than being placed with a family.
They did not want to be separated from one another.
All the above
On page 2, why did the woman say, " . . . I know you don't understand what it means, but there's a great depression going on all over his country. People can't find jobs and these are very, very difficult times for everybody. We've been lucky enough to find two wonderful families who've opened their doors to you." (1 pt)
The adoption agency had a lot of families to choose from.
The families who would normally accept foster children and are the preferred families are not able to have foster children in their home due to financial hardship
Bud and Jerry could decide not to go if they wanted too.
In chapter 1, on page 3, Bud says, "I don't know when it happened, but it seems like my eyes don't cry no more." Why do you think Bud stopped crying when told that he would be placed in a foster home? (1 pt)
He was angry about his mother's death and refused to cry anymore.
He felt that crying was for babies.
He had gotten used to packing up and leaving.
He thought that he was going to have fun in his new home.
In chapter 1, on page 3, what did Bud do to try to cheer up Jerry? (1 pt)
He told Jerry that he was going to enjoy living with the little girls because of the special treatment he would receive. He also tickled Jerry underneath his chin.
He pretended to cry so that Jerry would feel better.
He showed Jerry his suitcase and talked about the importance of the items in the suitcase.
In chapter 1, on page 4, why did Bud feel like he was in trouble? (1 pt)
He had never lived with a boy before.
He didn't know what to expect.
The boys was older than him.
He knew that boys want to fight.
In chapter 1, on page 4, why does Bud feel that a person becomes an adult at age 6. Use examples from the text to support your answer. Write a minimum of 4 sentences. (4 pts)
How old was Bud when he moved to the Children's home? (1 pt)
4
6
8
10
Why was it important for Bud to have his own suitcase (p.6) (1 pt) Choose all that apply.
It represented something from his life.
It made him feel safe.
The suitcase had special meaning because it was the only thing he had left from when he lived with his mother.
Why was the flier in the suitcase significant? Choose all that apply. (2 pts)
He thought that the guy in the flier was his father.
His mother died not long after he saw the flier at his house.
He was interested in music.
He wanted to play an instrument.
