Bud, Not Buddy Final
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- 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. This is evident from the information given in the question.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. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the name of the restaurant that the band takes Bud to. Out of the given options, Sweet Pea is the only one that fits this description.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. The other options, such as "Grand Central Station" and "The Log Cabin", are not the correct names of his house. "Calloway Stop" is also not the correct name.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 saxaphone 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. Out of the given options, Steady Eddie is the only name that can be associated with a person, suggesting that he is the saxophone player in the band. The other options (Doo-Doo Bug, The Thug, and Dirty Deed) do not provide any indication of being a saxophone player's name.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 a shantytown or makeshift community during the Great Depression, where many homeless people lived. It is likely that both Bud and Deza found themselves in Hooverville due to their difficult circumstances, and it was there that they crossed paths and formed a connection.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.
Dirty 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.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 because it is stated in the given options. There is no additional information provided to suggest any other role or relationship for Miss Thomas.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. This means that she is the daughter of Lefty Lewis, who is presumably a member of the band mentioned earlier. The information provided does not give any further context or details about Mrs. Sleet, such as her role in the band or her relationship with Bud.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What was the deal that Lefty made with Bud when they finally got to Grand Rapids?
- A.
Lefty told Bud to go in and tell Herman E. Calloway that Lefty had dropped him off.
- B.
Lefty told Bud that he would hold on to the suitcase until Bud came back out to get it.
- C.
Lefty told Bud to call him when he wanted the suitcase.
- D.
Lefty told Bud that he would walk him into the Log Cabin.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Lefty told Bud to go in and tell Herman E. Calloway that Lefty had dropped him off.
B. Lefty told Bud that he would hold on to the suitcase until Bud came back out to get it.Explanation
Lefty made a deal with Bud that he would drop him off at Grand Rapids and Bud would go in and tell Herman E. Calloway that Lefty had dropped him off. Lefty also promised to hold on to Bud's suitcase until he came back out to get it. This deal shows that Lefty was looking out for Bud and wanted to help him navigate his way into the Log Cabin and meet Herman E. Calloway.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 of showing his gratitude and appreciation. The flyers represented Bud's dream of finding his father and the rocks symbolized the hardships and challenges he had overcome. By giving these items to Mr. C., Bud was sharing a part of his journey and 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.
What is the name that the band gave to Bud?
- A.
Waterworks Willie
- B.
Sleepy Labone
- C.
Sleepy
- D.
Bone
Correct Answer
B. Sleepy LaboneExplanation
The band gave the name "Sleepy Labone" to Bud.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Steady Eddie asked Bud what was more important - his things or his suitcase. Why did he ask Bud this question?
- 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 if Bud wanted to be in the band he needed a new suitcase.
- D.
Steady hoped that Bud could give up everything and get new things.
Correct Answer
C. Steady said that if Bud wanted to be in the band he needed a new suitcase.Explanation
Steady asked Bud this question because he believed that in order for Bud to be in the band, he needed a new suitcase.Rate this question:
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- 22.
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 asking Lefty to show his teeth suggests that Bud believed Lefty was a vampire. Vampires are often depicted with sharp fangs, so Bud may have wanted to confirm if Lefty had any unusual teeth. This explanation is supported by the fact that the other options do not mention anything about vampires or provide any other context for why Bud would specifically ask to see Lefty's teeth.Rate this question:
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- 23.
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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- 24.
What is Bud's mom's name?
- A.
Angela
- B.
Lisa
- C.
Beth
- D.
Germaine
Correct Answer
A. AngelaExplanation
The question is asking for the name of Bud's mom. Out of the given options, Angela is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 25.
When Herman E. Calloway locked the door, what was his warning to Bud?
- A.
He warned Bud not sleep in the bed.
- 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. -
- 26.
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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- 27.
"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 statement suggests that Bud, the person being addressed, is in a familiar and comforting environment. Mrs. Thomas displays empathy and understanding by encouraging Bud to express his emotions freely, indicating that she is likely a caring and supportive figure in his life.Rate this question:
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- 28.
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 among the people at Sweet Pea. The emotional release of crying signifies his relief and happiness in discovering a place where he feels wanted and valued.Rate this question:
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