Grade 5 "Bud Not Buddy" Study Guide
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Where did Bud live at the start of the book?
An orphanage
What event occurred that made Bud an Orphan?
his mom died and Bud never knew his dad
In the story, how old was Bud?
10 years old
When Bud was 6 years old, he felt this was “a bad time” in his life, why?
He was no longer “cute” and his teeth “body parts” started falling out.
When Bud was preparing to leave home, what 3 items did he take with him in his suitcase?
Blanket, flyers, clothes, rocks
What caused Mr & Mrs Amos to lock Bud up in the shed overnight?
Todd blamed Bud and they were afraid Bud would hurt them.
What 2 things did Bud see hanging from the top of the dark shed?
Wasp nest and Vampire bat
How did Bud escape the shed?
Broke the window
How did Bud get revenge on the Amos Family?
Bud made Todd wet the bed
After leaving the Amos house, where was Bud planning to go?
The Library
Buds mama use to tell Bud this saying about doors
When one door closes another door opens
After spending the night in the Library, where was Bud planning to have breakfast?
The Mission
When Bud arrived late to the Mission for breakfast, a strange homeless family came to Bud’s rescue in what way?
When Bud left to use the restroom, they pretended Bud was their son named Clarence
After having breakfast at the Misson, where did Bud go next?
The Library
Who found Bud sleeping behind the Library trees?
Bugs
What did Bud and Bugs decide to do?
Hop on a freight train and go West
What town did Bud and Bugs catch the train?
Hooverville
Why are all the people in Hooverville planning to to go West?
No jobs in MI and they hear there are jobs out West
How did Bud and Bugs pay for their supper of Muskrat Stew?
KP Duty and dishes
From who did Bud recieve a Kiss?
Deza Malone
Who gave the men and boys trouble they attempted to hop the freight train?
The Police
What information did the Librarian remember about Bud and his mother?
they came together to the Library but had very different tastes in books
What kind of book did Bud ask the Librarian for?
book on Distances between Cities
Why did Bud go to Grand Rapids, MI?
To meet Herman E.
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What event happened to Bud at 2:30 am while he was outside Owasso, MI?
A man spotted Bud and stopped to offer Bud a ride
Who did the man successfully lure Bud out from hiding?
He offered Bud a sandwich, an apple and a Red Pop
What freight ended Bud so badly that he licked the kind man out of his own car and then tried to drive off?
Vampire
When Bud and Mr Lewis reached Flint, MI where did they stop and eat for breakfast?
Mr Sleet’s house
What were the kids names?
Scott and Kim
According to Mr Sleet, what was a redcap?
The men who worked on the railroad loading the trains and took the bags to the cars
Who was a Redcap?
Mr Lewis and Mr Sleet
When traveling back to Grand Rapid, why were they pulled over by a policeman?
The policeman didn’t recognize their car and stopped them during the search for Labor Union organizers.
What specific location did Mr Lewis take Bud to meet Herman E. Calloway?
Mr Herman Calloway’s Club called, ” The Log Cabin”
How did the muscians react when Bud pointed his finger at Herman E Calloway saying, “Your my father”.?
They got quiet
What instrument did Jimmy play?
a horn
Name the 6 band members of the Dusky Devastators during the Great Depression?
Dirty Deed Breed, Chug Doo Doo Bug, Jimmy, Hec, Doug the Thug, Eddie Steady
After listening to the band members talk about Herman, what was Bud’s impression of Herman?
Herman was a mean and cold man
Who is Miss Thomas?
The vocalist for the Dusty Devastators
Who held Bud on their lap to comfort him when he was overcome with tears?
Miss Thomas
Before returning downstairs with his mothers picture to show Mr Jimmy and Miss Thomas, why did Bud stop to visit Herman E Calloway?
to comfort him because he was crying
What was so special about the guest room where Bud had been staying?
It was his mother’s room when she was a girl
What caused Mr Calloway’s daughter to run away?
He was too strict and he had dreams for her that she didn’t want.
How did Miss Thomas explain the rocks that Mr Calloway had collected?
Angela wanted rocks as a child, so Mr Calloway collected a rock from every city he played in, writing the date and city name from where it was collected.
Where did Bud put his mother’s picture that he had carried around with him for 4 years?
He tacked it to the wall with the horse projects
What instrument did Steady Eddie offer to teach Bud?
Saxaphone
In what era or time period did the book Bud Not Buddy take place?
1930’s
Who offered Bud a sandwich, apple and red pop?
Lefty Lewis
Why did Mr Calloway nickname his house. “Grand Calloway Station”?
His house reminded him of Grand Central Station with people constantly in and out
What made Buds guest room so scary?
He was afraid of the 2 closed doors
Steady Eddie gave what 2 gifts to Bud?
An old Saxophone case and a recorder
What nickname did the band give Bud?
Sleepy LaBone
Who played the Great Fiddle ?
Herman E Calloway
All of the band members of Dusty Devastators were African American except who?
Dirty Deed
Who is the LEGAL owner of the Log Cabin?
Dirty Deeds
What items did Bud discover in the glove box of Mr Calloway’s Packard?
Rocks with a date and city written on them
Who was Angela?
Buds mother
What is Buds relationship to Mr Herman E Calloway?
Grandson
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