Bud Not Buddy: Character Insights

Mrs. J reads aloud from 'Bud Not Buddy' by Christopher Paul Curtis, focusing on chapter 10. Bud embarks on a journey from Flint to Grand Rapids, experiencing the contrasting sounds of the city and country. He encounters a stranger who offers him food and a ride, leading to a tense negotiation. Bud eventually realizes the stranger's intentions and makes a daring escape, reflecting on his experiences and the rules he lives by.

Who is the author of 'Bud Not Buddy'?

• J.K. Rowling

• Mark Twain

• Christopher Paul Curtis

• Harper Lee

What does Bud notice about the transition from Flint to the countryside?

• The sky becomes clearer

• The roads become smoother

• The sounds change from city noise to nature

• The air becomes colder

How does Bud feel about the distance he has to walk to Grand Rapids?

• Confident

• Overwhelmed

• Excited

• Indifferent

What does Bud do when cars pass by during his walk?

• Ignores them

• Runs towards them

• Waves at them

• Ducks into the bushes

What does the man do when he sees Bud on the road?

• Calls the police

• Keeps driving

• Stops and approaches Bud

• Offers Bud a ride

What does the man offer Bud to coax him out of hiding?

• Money

• Food and drink

• A job

• A ride home

How does Bud initially respond to the man's offer?

• He accepts immediately

• He runs away

• He cautiously reveals himself

• He ignores the man

What does Bud tell the man about his situation?

• He is visiting a friend

• He is looking for a job

• He ran away from home

• He is lost

What lie does Bud tell the man about his origin?

• He is from Flint

• He is from Detroit

• He is from Grand Rapids

• He is from Chicago

What does the man offer Bud after learning about his lie?

• A place to stay

• A ride back to Grand Rapids

• A job

• Money