Bud, Not Buddy Study Questions Ch 7-8

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What does Bud first think happened to Miss Hill?

He thinks that she died.

What actually happened to Miss Hill?

She got married and moved to Chicago.

How far is Chicago from Flint, Michigan?

270 miles; She looked at an atlas, then took out a mileage guide and lined up the two cities.

At the end of Chapter 7, Bud realizes that a door has closed. To what 'door' is he referring?

The 'door' of his life; possibility, opportunity; he knows there will be a new 'chapter' of life beginning; he is now on a journey to go see Miss Hill. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Bugs jump on and hold on to Bud?

He is afraid Bud will be scared and stab him. Signup and view all the answers

What do the boys do to seal their 'brotherhood'?

They spit in their hands and shake each other's hands. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cardboard jungle?

A place where homeless people have set up tents and cardboard boxes to live in. Signup and view all the answers

What do the boys find out about the name of the 'city' they were looking for?

They were looking for Hooperville; they learn the city's name is Hooverville, named after Herbert Hoover, and that there are a lot of Hoovervilles outside of major cities. Signup and view all the answers

What does the man mean when he says 'this here is the Flint version'?

The boys have found Flint's Hooverville. Signup and view all the answers

What does the mouth organ man mean when he says 'They're singing the same sad song all over this country'?

That everyone is going through the depression, and there are many people left homeless and out of work. Signup and view all the answers

What is their supper made out of and how is it served? What is unusual about this mixture?

Muskrat, Dandelion, Potatoes, wild carrots, crawdads; out of sardine cans; it is made out of anything they can scrape together and Bud considered it a great meal. Signup and view all the answers

What do the boys have to do in order to 'pay' for their dinner?

KP duty; 'Kitchen Police'; wash the dishes. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Bud for the first time?

He gets kissed by a girl. Signup and view all the answers

What does Deza tell Bud about the family sitting away from the rest of the group?

They are white, and don't feel they should take handouts from black people; instead, their pride gets in the way and they suffer more than the others; this is a VERY different picture from the billboard above the mission of the 'happy' white family. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 7 Study Notes

Sensory details vividly describe the library, appealing to sight, smell, touch, and taste in Bud's perspective.
Bud mistakenly believes Miss Hill has died; this reveals his emotional vulnerability and attachment.
Miss Hill's actual fate: she married and moved to Chicago, emphasizing changes in Bud's life and connections.
Distance from Flint, Michigan, to Chicago is 270 miles; the librarian determines this using an atlas and mileage guide.
The "door" Bud refers to symbolizes the end of his current life chapter and his journey towards new possibilities.

Chapter 8 Study Notes

Bugs jumps on Bud out of fear, illustrating the tension around their friendship and concern for safety.
Conversations indicate Bugs is preoccupied with Bud's past actions, while Bud is focused on future plans to escape west.
The boys solidify their bond by spitting in their hands and shaking hands, a unique ritual of brotherhood.
"Cardboard jungle" describes a makeshift settlement for homeless individuals, adding to the theme of survival.
The correct name for the city they seek is Hooverville, named after President Herbert Hoover, highlighting the era's struggles.
The phrase "this here is the Flint version" indicates they have found a local homelessness site in Flint.
The mouth organ man's statement reflects the nationwide impact of the Great Depression, connecting personal and societal struggles.
Dinner consists of a mix of muskrat, dandelions, potatoes, and other scrapped ingredients, highlighting scarcity and resourcefulness.
To "pay" for their meal, the boys must do kitchen duty, emphasizing the communal spirit and hard work.
For the first time, Bud experiences being kissed by a girl, marking a significant moment of innocence and human connection.
Deza describes a family avoiding help due to pride, contrasting their struggle with the idyllic image on a mission billboard, underscoring themes of race and dignity during the Great Depression.

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