Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 1-5 Test

What is the main character’s full name in "Bud, Not Buddy"?

• Bud Caldwell

• Herman E. Calloway

• Todd Amos

• Jerry Clark

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What items does Bud always carry with him in his suitcase? ( select all answers)

• A blanket

• Flyers about Herman E. Calloway

• A baseball glove

• A photograph of his mother

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Which family does Bud stay with at the beginning of the novel?

• The Amos family

• The Calloway family

• The Caldwell family

• The Clark family

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How does Bud defend himself from Todd Amos?

• He pushes him

• He runs away

• He kicks him

• He slaps him

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Why does Bud run away from the Amos household?

• He misses his mother

• He is mistreated and locked in a shed

• He wants to find his father

• He is bored

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How does Bud show resourcefulness when he is locked in the shed?

• He cries for help until someone hears him

• He uses all his strength to escape through the window

• He waits patiently for morning

• He falls asleep

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Why does Bud believe Herman E. Calloway is his father?

• He finds a letter addressed to Bud from Herman

• His mother left behind flyers with Herman’s name

• Herman tells Bud he is his father

• Bud dreams about him

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Which of the following best describes Bud’s feelings about being an orphan?

• He feels completely hopeless

• He is determined to find a family and stay positive

• He is angry at everyone

• He doesn’t care

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Using evidence from the text, explain how Bud’s experiences at the orphanage and with the Amos family shape his trust in adults.

• He trusts all adults because they are kind to him

• He becomes cautious and only trusts adults who prove themselves

• He ignores adults completely

• He tries to run away from every adult he meets

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Based on Bud’s actions in chapters 1-5, what can you infer about his personality? Use specific examples from the text.

• He is reckless and careless

• He is clever and determined, as shown by his escape from the shed and his rules for survival

• He is shy and quiet

• He is selfish

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