Bud's Journey and Life Lessons

In Chapter Five of 'Bud, Not Buddy', Bud is on the run, feeling the thrill and fear of his escape. He heads to the Northside library, hoping for help from Miss Hill, but finds the library locked and barred. As he settles under a Christmas tree, he reflects on his mother's stories and lessons, particularly about his name and the metaphor of doors opening and closing. Bud realizes the importance of these lessons as he navigates his uncertain future.

What does Bud feel every time his heart beats while on the run?

• The blood pushing hot and hard

• A sense of calm

• A feeling of dizziness

• A chill down his spine

Why does Bud think he doesn't belong in the neighborhood?

• He is too well-dressed

• He is too young

• He is carrying a suitcase

• He looks nervous and stung up

What is Bud's hope if he reaches the Northside library?

• To find a new book to read

• To meet new friends

• To get help from Miss Hill

• To find a job

What does Bud notice about the library windows?

• They are broken

• They are open

• They are painted

• They have big metal bars

What does Bud find when he checks his suitcase?

• His suitcase is locked

• Everything is missing

• His belongings are untouched

• His belongings have been rummaged but not stolen

What does Bud's mother insist about his name?

• It should be a secret

• It should be changed

• It should be Bud

• It should be Buddy

What does Bud's mother say a 'bud' is?

• A type of tree

• A type of rock

• A flower waiting to bloom

• A small animal

What advice does Bud's mother give about doors?

• They are a sign of opportunity

• When one door closes, another opens

• They open and close by themselves

• They should always be locked

How does Bud feel about his mother's advice now that he's older?

• He finds it confusing

• He understands it better

• He disagrees with it

• He forgets it