Bud, not Buddy Chapter 15 Flashcards
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Bud, not Buddy Chapter 15 Flashcards

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What was Bud first afraid of at Grand Calloway Station?

Imagining scary monsters bursting out of the cupboards in the room, Bud asks if the closet doors are locked and finds out that the closet is full of girly stuff.

What was Grand Calloway Station a nickname for?

Mr. Calloway's house.

What does Bud think happened to the girl who owns the stuff in the closet?

Since she's gone, Bud thinks she is dead.

When Calloway busts into Bud's room unexpectedly, what does he do and say?

<p>Locks all the closet doors and threatens Bud, saying he had better not touch anything or snoop because he'll find out and send Bud away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Bud's memory of swimming at the YMCA?

<p>He remembers swimming at the YMCA and how a man there would lie to the kids to get them to stop peeing in the pool, threatening them and scaring them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Bud think is a sure way to get kids to do wrong things?

<p>Bud thinks that there is no way to make kids want to do the wrong thing more than telling them not to do it and threatening them as if they were stupid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Bud looks around the room, what does he see that he really likes?

<p>Pictures of horses on the wall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Bud thinking about as he falls asleep?

<p>A bedtime story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Grand Calloway Station

  • Bud initially fears monsters lurking in the closet, prompting him to inquire about the closet doors' security.
  • The closet reveals an array of feminine items, contrasting Bud's initial fears.

Mr. Calloway

  • Grand Calloway Station is identified as the nickname for Mr. Calloway's residence.

Perspective on Loss

  • Bud speculates on the fate of the girl whose belongings fill the closet, concluding that she is likely deceased due to her absence.

Encounter with Calloway

  • Mr. Calloway confronts Bud unannounced, securing all closet doors and threatening repercussions if Bud trespasses into personal space.

YMCA Memory

  • Bud recalls experiences at the YMCA where an adult would scare children into behaving by fabricating stories about peeing in the pool.

Understanding Child Behavior

  • Bud believes that using threats to prevent misbehavior only fuels children's desire to rebel against rules.

Room Aesthetics

  • An appreciation for horse-themed decor is noted as one of the positive elements Bud sees in the room.

Thoughts Before Sleep

  • As he drifts off, Bud reflects on a soothing bedtime story, indicating his yearning for comfort and escape.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 15 of 'Bud, Not Buddy' with these flashcards. Explore key themes and important details surrounding Bud's experiences at Grand Calloway Station. Perfect for reviewing major plot points and character insights.

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