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What is the setting of this novel?
What is the setting of this novel?
Flint, Michigan
What news did Bud and Jerry receive in the beginning of this chapter?
What news did Bud and Jerry receive in the beginning of this chapter?
They were adopted into a new home.
What does 'glum' mean?
What does 'glum' mean?
Sad or not happy.
Why were the boys so glum?
Why were the boys so glum?
What is the point of view in the sentence about Jerry losing the fight not to cry?
What is the point of view in the sentence about Jerry losing the fight not to cry?
Why does Bud think people start treating other people like adults at the age of six?
Why does Bud think people start treating other people like adults at the age of six?
What kind of flyer does Bud keep safe?
What kind of flyer does Bud keep safe?
How does Todd Amos treat Bud?
How does Todd Amos treat Bud?
How does Mrs. Amos feel about Bud?
How does Mrs. Amos feel about Bud?
What is Bud's rule about lying?
What is Bud's rule about lying?
Why did the whole room smell like rubber?
Why did the whole room smell like rubber?
What is the significance of the title, Bud, Not Buddy?
What is the significance of the title, Bud, Not Buddy?
How does Bud know that Mr. and Mrs. Amos went through his suitcase?
How does Bud know that Mr. and Mrs. Amos went through his suitcase?
Why does Bud have to sleep in the shed?
Why does Bud have to sleep in the shed?
What was nailed to the door in the shed?
What was nailed to the door in the shed?
How did Bugs get his nickname?
How did Bugs get his nickname?
Why is Bud hitting the vampire bat an example of situational irony?
Why is Bud hitting the vampire bat an example of situational irony?
What do you predict will happen next after chapter 3 ends on a cliffhanger?
What do you predict will happen next after chapter 3 ends on a cliffhanger?
What did Bud actually do with the shotgun?
What did Bud actually do with the shotgun?
What word would you use to describe Bud's actions in chapter 4?
What word would you use to describe Bud's actions in chapter 4?
What is probably going to happen to Todd Amos in the morning when he wakes up?
What is probably going to happen to Todd Amos in the morning when he wakes up?
How might the story be different if Bud would have done something more harmful to the Amos family?
How might the story be different if Bud would have done something more harmful to the Amos family?
Why do you suppose Bud remembers certain conversations with his mother word-for-word?
Why do you suppose Bud remembers certain conversations with his mother word-for-word?
Why do you think Bud's mother gave him the name Bud?
Why do you think Bud's mother gave him the name Bud?
What do you think Bud's mother meant when she told him, when one door closes, don't worry, because another door opens?
What do you think Bud's mother meant when she told him, when one door closes, don't worry, because another door opens?
Write down Bud's rule 83. Give an example of when this applies in the book.
Write down Bud's rule 83. Give an example of when this applies in the book.
What is the main conflict of this novel? Summarize Bud's main problem.
What is the main conflict of this novel? Summarize Bud's main problem.
Based on the main conflict of this novel, is Bud's conflict person versus person, person versus self, person versus society, or person vs. nature?
Based on the main conflict of this novel, is Bud's conflict person versus person, person versus self, person versus society, or person vs. nature?
What conclusions can you draw about Bud's pretend family?
What conclusions can you draw about Bud's pretend family?
How do the people in line feel about the rich family in the picture that hangs over the mission building? Provide evidence from the story to support your answer.
How do the people in line feel about the rich family in the picture that hangs over the mission building? Provide evidence from the story to support your answer.
How do you suppose Bud feels when he watches his pretend family walk away without him?
How do you suppose Bud feels when he watches his pretend family walk away without him?
How is the smell in the library different than the air anywhere else?
How is the smell in the library different than the air anywhere else?
According to Bud, what does the phrase, 'Haven't you heard?' usually mean?
According to Bud, what does the phrase, 'Haven't you heard?' usually mean?
How do you think Bud feels when he hears that Miss Hill has moved away? Explain.
How do you think Bud feels when he hears that Miss Hill has moved away? Explain.
Since we already know the conflict of the story, but the climax hasn't happened yet, what part of the plot is going on now?
Since we already know the conflict of the story, but the climax hasn't happened yet, what part of the plot is going on now?
What is Hooperville/Hooverville?
What is Hooperville/Hooverville?
What did the man in Hooverville mean when he said President Hoover worked so hard to make sure every town had a Hooverville, and that it seemed criminal to call it anything else? Explain.
What did the man in Hooverville mean when he said President Hoover worked so hard to make sure every town had a Hooverville, and that it seemed criminal to call it anything else? Explain.
Why do you suppose Bud told Deza Malone all about his mother?
Why do you suppose Bud told Deza Malone all about his mother?
To whom did Deza Malone compare to Dust in the Wind? What did she mean by that?
To whom did Deza Malone compare to Dust in the Wind? What did she mean by that?
What is the trick that Bud uses to help himself fall asleep?
What is the trick that Bud uses to help himself fall asleep?
Why do you suppose the police tried to prevent the men from getting on the train?
Why do you suppose the police tried to prevent the men from getting on the train?
How does Bud feel at the beginning of chapter 9?
How does Bud feel at the beginning of chapter 9?
Why does Bud return to the library?
Why does Bud return to the library?
How do you think Bud feels when the librarian shares that she remembers his mother?
How do you think Bud feels when the librarian shares that she remembers his mother?
How does Bud compare ideas with seeds?
How does Bud compare ideas with seeds?
How does Billy Burns affect the other boys in the orphanage?
How does Billy Burns affect the other boys in the orphanage?
Compare the mood at the end of chapter 9 with the mood at the beginning of chapter 9. Explain your findings.
Compare the mood at the end of chapter 9 with the mood at the beginning of chapter 9. Explain your findings.
What is the effect of the sounds Bud hears at the beginning of chapter 10?
What is the effect of the sounds Bud hears at the beginning of chapter 10?
How does the stranger get Bud's attention?
How does the stranger get Bud's attention?
How does the stranger get Bud to talk?
How does the stranger get Bud to talk?
What decision does Bud make at the end of chapter 10? Why?
What decision does Bud make at the end of chapter 10? Why?
Why is Bud afraid of Lefty Lewis?
Why is Bud afraid of Lefty Lewis?
How does Lefty Lewis explain he is not a vampire?
How does Lefty Lewis explain he is not a vampire?
What word would you use to describe Lefty Lewis? Explain why.
What word would you use to describe Lefty Lewis? Explain why.
Why is Lefty Lewis in Owosso so late?
Why is Lefty Lewis in Owosso so late?
Why is it helpful for Bud to pretend he is asleep?
Why is it helpful for Bud to pretend he is asleep?
Compare Lefty Lewis's perspective of Bud, with his daughter's perspective. Give at least two supporting details.
Compare Lefty Lewis's perspective of Bud, with his daughter's perspective. Give at least two supporting details.
Why does Lefty tell Bud to slide the box under his seat?
Why does Lefty tell Bud to slide the box under his seat?
What is the mood of the novel when Lefty is stopped by the police officer?
What is the mood of the novel when Lefty is stopped by the police officer?
Why is Bud 'Lucky', according to Lefty Lewis?
Why is Bud 'Lucky', according to Lefty Lewis?
Why doesn't Bud want Lefty Lewis to talk to Herman E. Calloway?
Why doesn't Bud want Lefty Lewis to talk to Herman E. Calloway?
Why does Lefty predict that Bud will have trouble 'sitting down'?
Why does Lefty predict that Bud will have trouble 'sitting down'?
Why do you think factory owners have a problem with the unions?
Why do you think factory owners have a problem with the unions?
What lesson do you think Bud learned in chapter 12?
What lesson do you think Bud learned in chapter 12?
How do you think Herman E. Calloway and Jimmy feel when they hear Bud's announcement?
How do you think Herman E. Calloway and Jimmy feel when they hear Bud's announcement?
Summarize rule number 63.
Summarize rule number 63.
How do you think Bud feels when Jimmy invites him to go with them to the Sweet Pea?
How do you think Bud feels when Jimmy invites him to go with them to the Sweet Pea?
How can you tell that the climax is getting near?
How can you tell that the climax is getting near?
Why does Jimmy continue to tease Bud?
Why does Jimmy continue to tease Bud?
Why do you think Bud begins to cry and cannot stop?
Why do you think Bud begins to cry and cannot stop?
Can this be seen as the climax? Is Bud's conflict resolved? Explain.
Can this be seen as the climax? Is Bud's conflict resolved? Explain.
Why does Herman E. Calloway call his house the Grand Calloway Station?
Why does Herman E. Calloway call his house the Grand Calloway Station?
Why do you think that Herman E. Calloway doesn't like Bud?
Why do you think that Herman E. Calloway doesn't like Bud?
What do you think Bud can do that would make Herman like him?
What do you think Bud can do that would make Herman like him?
What does Bud consider more important, the suitcase or the items inside the suitcase? Why?
What does Bud consider more important, the suitcase or the items inside the suitcase? Why?
What is the overall tone of this novel?
What is the overall tone of this novel?
Why do you think Miss Thomas believes Bud?
Why do you think Miss Thomas believes Bud?
How does Steady Eddie try to make Bud feel welcome?
How does Steady Eddie try to make Bud feel welcome?
Why do the members of the band agree to take Bud in?
Why do the members of the band agree to take Bud in?
Why do you think Bud pays so much attention to Miss Thomas?
Why do you think Bud pays so much attention to Miss Thomas?
Why does Bud have to be patient with Mr. Calloway?
Why does Bud have to be patient with Mr. Calloway?
Why do you think Miss Thomas describes Bud as a 'godsend'?
Why do you think Miss Thomas describes Bud as a 'godsend'?
What is the mood at the end of chapter 16? Explain.
What is the mood at the end of chapter 16? Explain.
What is the theme of this novel?
What is the theme of this novel?
When Bud is mopping the floor, what game does he play?
When Bud is mopping the floor, what game does he play?
Why is Bud amazed with the band?
Why is Bud amazed with the band?
What is Bud's favorite instrument?
What is Bud's favorite instrument?
Since the climax already happened, what part of the plot is going on now?
Since the climax already happened, what part of the plot is going on now?
Why isn't Bud excited about riding with Mr. Calloway?
Why isn't Bud excited about riding with Mr. Calloway?
What is foreshadowed when Mr. Calloway asks Bud to pick up a rock for him?
What is foreshadowed when Mr. Calloway asks Bud to pick up a rock for him?
Why do you think Bud wants to show Herman E. Calloway the rocks his mother gave him?
Why do you think Bud wants to show Herman E. Calloway the rocks his mother gave him?
Why does Mr. Calloway assume that Bud has been snooping around?
Why does Mr. Calloway assume that Bud has been snooping around?
How does the mood change throughout chapter 18?
How does the mood change throughout chapter 18?
Describe two emotions that Bud feels when he learns the truth about Herman E. Calloway's identity? Explain why Bud has these two feelings.
Describe two emotions that Bud feels when he learns the truth about Herman E. Calloway's identity? Explain why Bud has these two feelings.
Why does Bud try to comfort Mr. Calloway?
Why does Bud try to comfort Mr. Calloway?
Is Mr. Calloway disappointed with his discovery?
Is Mr. Calloway disappointed with his discovery?
Why did Herman E. Calloway and his daughter have a bad relationship?
Why did Herman E. Calloway and his daughter have a bad relationship?
Why do you think Miss Thomas asked Bud to give Mr. Calloway time?
Why do you think Miss Thomas asked Bud to give Mr. Calloway time?
How do the members of the band make Bud feel welcome?
How do the members of the band make Bud feel welcome?
Why does Bud say that the squeaks and squawks of his saxophone were the closing of one door and the opening of another door?
Why does Bud say that the squeaks and squawks of his saxophone were the closing of one door and the opening of another door?
Flashcards
Where does Bud, Not Buddy take place?
Where does Bud, Not Buddy take place?
The setting of Bud, Not Buddy
What does 'glum' mean?
What does 'glum' mean?
Feeling sad or unhappy.
What is first-person point of view?
What is first-person point of view?
The story is told from Bud's perspective using 'I'.
What does Bud believe about being six?
What does Bud believe about being six?
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What is Bud's rule about lying?
What is Bud's rule about lying?
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Give an example of a conflict in the story?
Give an example of a conflict in the story?
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What does Bud's rule 83 suggest?
What does Bud's rule 83 suggest?
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What is Bud's main conflict?
What is Bud's main conflict?
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What does Bud's pretend family symbolize?
What does Bud's pretend family symbolize?
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Why is the flyer important to Bud?
Why is the flyer important to Bud?
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What does Bud’s suitcase symbolize?
What does Bud’s suitcase symbolize?
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How does Bud face challenges?
How does Bud face challenges?
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What do Lefty Lewis and Miss Thomas provide for Bud?
What do Lefty Lewis and Miss Thomas provide for Bud?
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How does the tone of the novel shift?
How does the tone of the novel shift?
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How does the climax make Bud feel?
How does the climax make Bud feel?
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What is Hooperville (Hooverville)?
What is Hooperville (Hooverville)?
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Bud compares ideas to what?
Bud compares ideas to what?
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What does the falling action indicate?
What does the falling action indicate?
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What does Mr. Calloway's interest in rocks suggest?
What does Mr. Calloway's interest in rocks suggest?
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What does the book say about the American Dream?
What does the book say about the American Dream?
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The relationships involve what themes?
The relationships involve what themes?
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What is a major theme of the story?
What is a major theme of the story?
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Who is the narrator of Bud, Not Buddy?
Who is the narrator of Bud, Not Buddy?
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What does is mean to face adversity?
What does is mean to face adversity?
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What is implied by societal pressures?
What is implied by societal pressures?
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What does personal history influence?
What does personal history influence?
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What does kindess refer to?
What does kindess refer to?
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What does optimism refer to?
What does optimism refer to?
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What does self-worth refer to?
What does self-worth refer to?
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What exemplifies resilience?
What exemplifies resilience?
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Study Notes
Setting and Characters
- Setting of Bud, Not Buddy is Flint, Michigan.
- Bud and Jerry are informed of their adoption into a new home, causing glum feelings due to reluctance.
- Glum means feeling sad or unhappy; the boys' mood reflects their anxiety about this change.
Point of View and Themes
- The novel is written in first-person point of view, enhancing personal connection to Bud's feelings.
- Bud believes people are treated like adults at age six, as they expect child understanding.
- His rule about lying emphasizes simplicity in deceit, indicating survival instincts.
Conflicts and Relationships
- Todd Amos bullies Bud, leading to conflict; Todd lies about Bud, placing him in a difficult situation.
- Bud's rule 83 suggests caution when adults give reassuring advice; he learns this through personal experience.
Family and Belonging
- Bud’s primary conflict revolves around his desire to find his father and belong to a family.
- His pretend family symbolizes the emotional longing for connection and stability.
- The narrative hints at how societal pressures and personal history influence Bud's perceptions of family.
Symbolism and Motifs
- Bud keeps a flyer about a band he believes contains his father, illustrating hope amidst despair.
- The suitcase symbolizes Bud’s identity and life experiences, overshadowed by the items inside rather than the suitcase itself.
Character Development
- Bud's interactions reveal his resilience and humor, even when faced with challenges and adversity.
- Responses from characters like Lefty Lewis and Miss Thomas provide warmth and potential family connections.
- Relationships evolve as Bud navigates trust and belonging, adjusting to new social dynamics with kindness and humor.
Emotional Journey
- The novel's tone shifts from despair to optimism as Bud finds community within the band.
- Climax moments reveal complex emotions regarding acceptance, family ties, and self-worth.
Important Symbols and Ideas
- Hooperville (Hooverville) alludes to the Great Depression, depicting poverty where marginalized populations reside.
- Bud compares ideas to seeds, suggesting growth and potential in his journey of self-discovery.
Narrative Craft and Plot Dynamics
- The story's rising action and eventual climax center on Bud's journey, with the falling action indicating acceptance and hope for the future.
- Frequent foreshadowing, such as Mr. Calloway asking for rocks, indicates deeper connections to family heritage.
Social Commentary
- Critique of the American Dream emerges through characters' perceptions of wealth and success, highlighting disparities.
- The relationship dynamics among characters encompass themes of bullying, kindness, memory, and grief.
Concluding Themes and Reflections
- The overarching theme emphasizes the significance of family, hope, and the impact of nurturing relationships.
- Bud’s character embodies resilience and the quest for belonging, manifesting an optimistic outlook amidst challenges.
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