Characters
Who is Bud Caldwell's grandfather?
What was the period of dust storms that affected American prairies known as?
The Dust Bowl
In what periods did both "Bud, Not Buddy" and "Out of the Dust" take place?
The Great Depression
Early 1900s
Which family did Bud Caldwell get put into during the beginning of the story?
The Amos family
"...no matter how bad things look to you, no matter how dark the night, when one door closes, don't worry, because another door opens."
- Angela Janet Caldwell (Bud's Mom)
Which character brought Billie Joe along to play music and earn some cash?
What was the name of Herman E. Calloway's house?
The Grand Calloway Station
Which state does Billie Jo live in?
Oklahoma
How did Bud Caldwell get to Grand Rapids?
He walked for a few miles before getting a ride from Lefty Lewis.
"Go ahead and cry, Bud, you're home."
- Miss Thomas
Who was Billie Jo Kelby's first-grade friend who first left Oklahoma for California?
Livie Killian
What city does Billie Jo live in?
Joyce City
What exact year does Bud, Not Buddy begin in?
1936
What did Bud do after he discovered that Ms. Hills had left for Chicago? Who did he do it with?
Along with Bugs, Bud went to a Hooverville to board a train to Chicago
"Anyone ever tell you you've got a little peanut head?"
- Lefty Lewis
Which character from around her age does Billie Jo see as an enemy, but also friend?
Mad Dog
Which restaurant do the Dusky Devastators go to?
The Sweet Pea
What exact years did "Out of The Dust" take place?
1934-1935
What was Billie Jo Kelby's reason for returning home after trying to get out of the dust? (Answers may vary)
Billie Jo realized that she cannot leave the dust, as the dust is part of her home.
"Noble cheated. He brought in rabbits somebody else killed."
- Mr. Romney
Which character gave Bud Caldwell his first instrument?
Harrison "Steady" Eddie Patrick
Where did the money for President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday go to?
Warm Springs Foundation
What was the phrase on the sign hanging around the breakfast line in Bud, Not Buddy?
"There's No Place Like America Today!"
What did Polly Kelby tell Bayard Kelby to do with the crops that he originally refused?
Grow different crops (ex; cotton & sorghum)
"The management asked me to bring them talent... And I thought of you."
- Arley Wanderdale