Bud, not Buddy Chapter 9

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How did Bud get the idea that Herman E. Calloway might be his father?

Back

A kid teasing him bet a nickel he didn't know who his father was. In desperation, Bud blurted out it was Herman E. Calloway before he really thought.

Front

According to Bud, how are ideas like seeds?

Back

They start small and grow bigger than you ever thought they could.

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Why did Bud decide to walk across the state of Michigan from Flint to Grand Rapids?

Back

He knew Herman E. Calloway was in Grand Rapids, and he wanted to find him.

Front

What is a synonym for fidget?

Back

squirm

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What is a ventriloquist?

Back

A ventriloquist is a performer who can speak without moving their lips, often using a puppet to create the illusion that the puppet is speaking.

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What does it mean to 'blurt out' something?

Back

To say something suddenly and without thinking.

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What is the significance of family resemblance in Bud's search?

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Family resemblance can provide clues about identity and connections to relatives.

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What does it mean to 'tend to' an idea?

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To nurture or develop an idea so that it can grow and flourish.

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Why is Grand Rapids important to Bud?

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Bud believes that finding Herman E. Calloway in Grand Rapids will help him discover more about his family.

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What does it mean to 'travel around the state'?

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To move from one place to another within the boundaries of a state.