Bud's Journey and Relationships

In Chapter 1 of 'Bud, Not Buddy', Bud is introduced as he waits in line for breakfast at an orphanage. A caseworker informs Bud and another boy, Jerry, that they have been assigned to new foster homes. Bud reflects on his experiences with foster care and the challenges of being six years old. He recalls memories of his mother and the significance of a blue flyer in his suitcase, which he believes holds a clue to his father's identity.

What is the main setting at the beginning of the story?

• A school classroom

• A library

• A breakfast line

• A playground

What does the caseworker's arrival usually signify?

• A new book

• A new teacher

• A new game

• A new foster home or punishment

How does Bud correct the caseworker when she calls him Buddy?

• He ignores her

• He walks away

• He says it's Bud, not Buddy

• He nods silently

What is Jerry's initial reaction to being placed with a family with three girls?

• He is relieved

• He is horrified

• He is indifferent

• He is excited

What does Bud think about being placed with an older boy?

• He is excited to have a brother

• He doesn't care

• He is worried about fighting

• He thinks it will be fun

What does Bud say is a tough age to be?

• Ten

• Six

• Twelve

• Fifteen

What does Bud reflect on about his first foster home?

• It was boring

• It was fun

• It taught him a lot

• It was scary

What does Bud do every night before going to sleep?

• Talks to Jerry

• Checks his suitcase

• Writes in a journal

• Reads a book

What is special about Bud's suitcase?

• It is brand new

• It is made of gold

• It is his own, unlike other kids

• It is very large

What does Bud suspect about the man in the flyer?

• He is a famous actor

• He is his father

• He is a stranger

• He is a teacher