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Why did Bud end up sleeping outside the library, beneath the trees?
Why did Bud end up sleeping outside the library, beneath the trees?
Someone had placed steel bars on all the windows.
Where was Bud planning to go after leaving the Amos house?
Where was Bud planning to go after leaving the Amos house?
To the library.
How did Bud know Bugs?
How did Bud know Bugs?
Bugs and Bud stayed in the same orphan home.
What problem did men and boys encounter the next morning as they tried to hop the freight train?
What problem did men and boys encounter the next morning as they tried to hop the freight train?
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Who was Bud looking for at the library?
Who was Bud looking for at the library?
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Did Bud hop on the freight train?
Did Bud hop on the freight train?
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Where did Bud and Bugs have to go to catch a freight train?
Where did Bud and Bugs have to go to catch a freight train?
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Who discovered Bud as he slept behind the library's trees?
Who discovered Bud as he slept behind the library's trees?
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Why had so many old and young men gathered in Hooverville?
Why had so many old and young men gathered in Hooverville?
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What did Bud's mama always tell her son about doors closing?
What did Bud's mama always tell her son about doors closing?
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What did Bud learn about Miss Hill?
What did Bud learn about Miss Hill?
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Describe the five special rocks Bud always carried with him, since his mother's death.
Describe the five special rocks Bud always carried with him, since his mother's death.
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Why were they all planning to go west?
Why were they all planning to go west?
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Did Bugs hop on the freight train?
Did Bugs hop on the freight train?
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Why did the cops give up and leave?
Why did the cops give up and leave?
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Why did Bud know that the Amos family had snooped through his suitcase?
Why did Bud know that the Amos family had snooped through his suitcase?
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What did Bud and Bugs decide to do?
What did Bud and Bugs decide to do?
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Where was Bud planning to eat breakfast the next morning?
Where was Bud planning to eat breakfast the next morning?
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Why did Bud almost miss breakfast?
Why did Bud almost miss breakfast?
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Where did Bud go after breakfast at the mission?
Where did Bud go after breakfast at the mission?
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Study Notes
Bud, Not Buddy: Chapters 5-8 Highlights
- Bud slept outside the library under trees due to steel bars on all windows, limiting places to stay.
- His plan after leaving the Amos house was to head to the library to find information.
- Bud and Bugs became acquainted while staying at the same orphanage, sharing common experiences.
- The next morning, a police presence hindered Bud and other boys' attempts to hop freight trains.
- Bud's goal at the library was to locate Mrs. Hill, someone from his past.
- Bud did not board the freight train during this attempt, indicating ongoing struggles for passage.
- To catch a freight train, Bud and Bugs needed to reach Hooverville, a gathering place for those in search of opportunities.
- Bugs found Bud sleeping behind the library, highlighting their bond and mutual support.
- Men gathered in Hooverville to hop a train westward, reflecting a common desire for work amidst scarcity.
- Bud's mother often told him that “When one door closes, another one opens,” a saying that instilled hope in him.
- Bud discovered that Miss Hill had married and moved to Chicago, a personal setback in his search for connections.
- Bud carried five special rocks, each engraved with a town and three sets of numbers, serving as a link to his deceased mother.
- Many men were heading west due to a lack of job availability in Michigan, pushing them to seek opportunities elsewhere.
- Bugs successfully hopped on the freight train, showcasing his determination despite challenges.
- The police were forced to leave Hooverville after being outnumbered, allowing more people to pursue their plans.
- Bud realized the Amos family had searched his suitcase because his prized blue flyer was missing, indicating a violation of privacy.
- Bud and Bugs decided to hop on the freight train heading west, a shared journey for survival and adventure.
- Bud intended to have breakfast at the mission the following morning, showing his continued reliance on communal resources.
- Bud almost missed breakfast because he overslept, reflecting the chaotic nature of his life.
- After breakfast at the mission, Bud went back inside the library, maintaining his connection to knowledge and memories.
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