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Bud Ch 9-11 Comp
Bud Not Buddy Comprehension Chapters 9-11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| How long will it take Bud to walk to Grand Rapids? | 1 day or 24 hrs |
| Why did Bud want to go to Grand Rapids? | To try and find his father. |
| What could happen to a young black boy walking the Michigan streets in the middle of the night in the 1930s? | He could be arrested if the police finds him, kidnapped, hurt, sign that said No Black People. |
| Who stopped to pick up Bud as he walked towards Grand Rapids and also what was this person's nickname? | Mr. Lewis (lefty) picked Bud up and feeds him. |
| What does Bud do as soon as he gets inside the car? | Bud locks the door, puts the car in gear and gets jack knife out. |
| What bribe did the driver use to get Bud into his car? | The driver used food to bribe him. (pop, apple and sandwich) |
| Why did Bud think the driver of the car was a vampire? | Side of car said "Careful carries real human blood"; Bottles of blood in his car. |
| What was the driver of the car actually delivering and to where? | The driver was delivering blood to the hospital for someone to have surgery (operation). |
| Who feeds Bud breakfast in the morning? | Mrs. Sleet, Mr. Lewis, Kim, Scott |
| Who are Scott and Kim? | They are Mr. Lewis' grandkids and Mrs. Sleet's kids. |
| What is a Redcap and what is a Pullman Porter? | Redcap is someone who helps people with luggage on a train. Pullman Porter is someone who helps on the train. |
| Why does Mrs. Sleet "whop" her dad on the head with a wooden spoon? | Mrs. Sleet whopped her father on the head because he was making fun of her (pancakes). |
| What kind of seed does Bud compare to his idea of finding his father? | maple seed |
| How many stones does Bud have in his tobacco pouch? | 5 stones |
| What smell always reminded Bud of his Momma? | The smell of blanket. |
| What are Bud's three favorite sayings? | 1) woop, zoop, sloop 2) Kiss my wrist 3) Jack Robinson |
| Why was Mr. Lewis afraid of the policeman pulling him over on the highway? | Mr. Lewis was afraid of the copper because he had a box of flyers that were dangerous. He was afraid being caught doing union work. |