Bud, Not Buddy Novel Quiz: Trivia!
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Have you ever heard of the book Bud, Not Buddy? Bud, Not Buddy is a children’s novel written by Christopher Paul Curtis. The tome is set in the 1930s in Michigan. The main character in the story experiences the racism of the day and the dangers facing blacks at the time. This untimely quiz will show you what the novel is about, and all the best.
- 1.
Who does Bud think it 'the most beautiful woman in the world'?
- A.
Miss Hill
- B.
Deza Malone
- C.
The Librarian
- D.
Miss Thomas
Correct Answer
D. Miss ThomasExplanation
Bud thinks that Miss Thomas is the most beautiful woman in the world.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these items did Bud NOT have in his suitcase?
- A.
Rocks
- B.
Fliers
- C.
Blanket
- D.
A book
Correct Answer
D. A bookExplanation
Bud did not have a book in his suitcase. The question is asking for the item that was not present in Bud's suitcase, and the given answer states that it was a book.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was the name that the band gave Bud?
- A.
Clarence
- B.
Sleepy LaBone
- C.
Bud-Not-Buddy
- D.
Buddy
Correct Answer
B. Sleepy LaBoneExplanation
The band gave Bud the name Sleepy LaBone.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the name of the restaurant that the band takes Bud to?
- A.
Sweet Pea
- B.
Grand Rapids Best Restaurant
- C.
The Log Cabin
- D.
Golden Corral
Correct Answer
A. Sweet PeaExplanation
The correct answer is Sweet Pea.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was the name of Herman E. Calloway's house?
- A.
Grand Central Station
- B.
Grand Calloway Station
- C.
The Log Cabin
- D.
Calloway Stop
Correct Answer
B. Grand Calloway StationExplanation
The correct answer is Grand Calloway Station. This is the name of Herman E. Calloway's house.Rate this question:
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- 6.
For revenge, what did Bud make Todd do?
- A.
Shove a pencil up his own nose
- B.
Pee the bed
- C.
Get stung by hornets
- D.
Stay a night in the shed
Correct Answer
B. Pee the bedExplanation
Bud made Todd pee the bed as an act of revenge.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What did Bud hide from the Amos' on the porch?
- A.
A shotgun
- B.
All the pencils
- C.
His suitcase
- D.
His juice glass
Correct Answer
A. A shotgunExplanation
Bud hid a shotgun from the Amos' on the porch.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where did Lefty Lewis drop Bud off at?
- A.
The Log Cabin
- B.
The Amos' house
- C.
With Deza Malone
- D.
At the hospital
Correct Answer
A. The Log CabinExplanation
Lefty Lewis dropped Bud off at The Log Cabin.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was the name of the saxophone player in the band?
- A.
Doo-Doo Bug
- B.
Steady Eddie
- C.
The Thug
- D.
Dirty Deed
Correct Answer
B. Steady EddieExplanation
Steady Eddie is the correct answer because the question asks for the name of the saxophone player in the band, and Steady Eddie is the only option that could potentially be a name. The other options, Doo-Doo Bug, The Thug, and Dirty Deed, do not sound like names that a saxophone player would have.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Where does Bud meet Deza Malone?
- A.
At a foster home
- B.
In Hooverville
- C.
On a train
- D.
In the River
Correct Answer
B. In HoovervilleExplanation
Bud meets Deza Malone in Hooverville. This is evident from the information provided in the question. The options "At a foster home," "On a train," and "In the River" are not mentioned in the question, so they can be eliminated as possible answers.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Bud meets Bugs outside of the library. Where do they decide to head out to together?
- A.
Flint
- B.
Chicago
- C.
Grand Rapids
- D.
California
Correct Answer
B. ChicagoExplanation
Bud and Bugs decide to head out to Chicago together.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Where does Bud meet Mr. Lefty Lewis?
- A.
At the Log Cabin
- B.
On the road outside of Owosso
- C.
At the Amos' house
- D.
While living at the Home
Correct Answer
B. On the road outside of OwossoExplanation
Bud meets Mr. Lefty Lewis on the road outside of Owosso.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How old was Bud when his mother died?
- A.
10
- B.
6
- C.
4
- D.
13
Correct Answer
B. 6Explanation
Bud was 6 years old when his mother died.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What name listed below is not a name of a member of Herman E. Calloway's band?
- A.
Doo Doo Bug
- B.
Deed
- C.
Steady Eddie
- D.
Clarence
Correct Answer
D. ClarenceExplanation
The name "Clarence" is not listed as a member of Herman E. Calloway's band. This can be concluded by comparing the given names with the options provided.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Miss Thomas is
- A.
The singer in the band
- B.
Mr. C's wife
- C.
Bud's grandmother
- D.
Bud's gaurdian
Correct Answer
A. The singer in the bandExplanation
Miss Thomas is the singer in the band. This is evident from the given options where it is stated that she is Mr. C's wife, Bud's grandmother, and Bud's guardian. None of these options indicate that she is involved with the band. Therefore, the correct answer is that she is the singer in the band.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Mrs. Sleet is
- A.
The singer in the band
- B.
Lefty Lewis' daughter
- C.
The woman at the Home
- D.
A woman Bud meets along the way
Correct Answer
B. Lefty Lewis' daughterExplanation
Mrs. Sleet is Lefty Lewis' daughter because it is stated in the question.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which character does Bud mistake for a vampire due to a box of blood in his car?
- A.
Todd Amos
- B.
Bugs
- C.
Lefty Lewis
- D.
Herman E. Calloway
Correct Answer(s)
A. Todd Amos
B. Bugs
C. Lefty LewisExplanation
Bud mistakes Lefty Lewis for a vampire because he finds a box of blood in his car. This misunderstanding leads to Bud's initial apprehension towards Lefty.Rate this question:
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- 18.
What did Bud give to Mr. C at the end of the novel?
- A.
Bud gave Mr. C. the flyers and the rocks.
- B.
Bud gave Mr. C. the photo of his mother.
- C.
Bud gave Mr. C. nothing.
- D.
Bud gave Mr. C. a hug.
Correct Answer
A. Bud gave Mr. C. the flyers and the rocks.Explanation
Bud gave Mr. C. the flyers and the rocks as a way to show his appreciation and gratitude. These items held sentimental value for Bud and represented the journey he had taken throughout the novel. By giving them to Mr. C., Bud was expressing his thanks for the support and guidance he had received.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What did Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Jimmy want to know about Bud's mom?
- A.
Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Jimmy wanted to know if Bud's mom was still alive.
- B.
Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Jimmy wanted to know what Bud's mom did for a living.
- C.
Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Jimmy wanted to know how Bud's mom died.
- D.
Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Jimmy wanted to know what Bud's mom had told Bud about Mr. C.
Correct Answer
C. Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Jimmy wanted to know how Bud's mom died. -
- 20.
Why does Steady Eddie question Bud about his suitcase?
- A.
Steady noticed the Bud always had his suitcase.
- B.
Steady said that if Bud wanted to be in the band he needed new things.
- C.
Steady said that because he notices Bud's suitcase is deteriorating.
- D.
Steady hoped that Bud could give up everything and get new things.
Correct Answer
C. Steady said that because he notices Bud's suitcase is deteriorating.Explanation
Steady Eddie takes this action because Bud's current suitcase is deteriorating, and Eddie wishes to provide him with a sturdier case for his valuable belongings. Bud, sensing a newfound sense of family, is willing to part with his old suitcase, appreciating the gesture.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Bud asked Lefty to show his teeth. Why?
- A.
Bud thought Lefty was a vampire.
- B.
Bud thought Lefty wasn't telling the truth about only eating sandwiches.
- C.
Bud thought that Lefty needed to go to the dentist.
- D.
Bud just wanted to see how white Lefty's teeth were.
Correct Answer
A. Bud thought Lefty was a vampire.Explanation
Bud asked Lefty to show his teeth because he thought Lefty was a vampire.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Why did the policeman stop Lefty and Bud outside of Flint?
- A.
The policeman had heard that someone had stolen blood from the local hospital.
- B.
The policeman wanted to find out where Lefty Lewis was going.
- C.
The policeman stopped the vehicle to look for labor union papers.
- D.
The policeman knew that Bud wasn't supposed to be in the car.
Correct Answer
C. The policeman stopped the vehicle to look for labor union papers.Explanation
The correct answer is that the policeman stopped the vehicle to look for labor union papers.Rate this question:
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- 23.
What is Bud's mom's name?
- A.
Angela
- B.
Lisa
- C.
Beth
- D.
Germaine
Correct Answer
A. AngelaExplanation
The correct answer is Angela.Rate this question:
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- 24.
When Herman E. Calloway locked the door, what was his warning to Bud?
- A.
He warned Bud not to go snooping around.
- B.
He warned Bud not to open the doors.
- C.
He warned Bud that curiosity killed the cat.
- D.
He warned Bud that he would know if something was stolen.
Correct Answer
D. He warned Bud that he would know if something was stolen.Explanation
Herman E. Calloway's warning to Bud indicates that he is cautious about theft and wants to make sure that Bud is aware that he would be able to detect if anything was stolen. This suggests that Calloway values his belongings and wants to prevent any potential theft from occurring.Rate this question:
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- 25.
What did Bud realize about the dead girl's room?
- A.
He realized that Mr. C had some treasure in the closet.
- B.
He realized that the girl wasn't dead.
- C.
He realized that it was his sister's room.
- D.
He realized that it was his mom's room.
Correct Answer
D. He realized that it was his mom's room.Explanation
Bud realized that the dead girl's room was his mom's room.Rate this question:
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- 26.
"Go ahead and cry, Bud. You're home." Who said this to Bud?
- A.
Mrs. Thomas
- B.
Mr. C
- C.
Steady Eddie
- D.
Todd Amos
Correct Answer
A. Mrs. ThomasExplanation
Mrs. Thomas said "Go ahead and cry, Bud. You're home." This suggests that Bud is finally in a safe and familiar place, where he can express his emotions freely. Mrs. Thomas seems to be comforting Bud and assuring him that he is now in a place where he can feel secure and let his guard down.Rate this question:
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- 27.
When did Bud cry?
- A.
Bud cries when he finds out that his Mom and Mr. Calloway are related.
- B.
Bud cries when Lefty Lewis tells him that he can't bring him to Grand Rapids.
- C.
Bud cries when he looks around the table at the Sweet Pea and realizes he is right where he needs to be.
- D.
Bud cries when he gets to play in the band.
Correct Answer
C. Bud cries when he looks around the table at the Sweet Pea and realizes he is right where he needs to be.Explanation
Bud cries when he looks around the table at the Sweet Pea and realizes he is right where he needs to be. This suggests that Bud has finally found a sense of belonging and acceptance, which brings him to tears of happiness and relief. It signifies a significant emotional turning point for Bud, as he has spent much of the story feeling lonely and searching for a place where he truly belongs.Rate this question:
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