Chapter 1
Who is the social worker looking for?
For Bud Caldwell.
Who gets in trouble for the fight in chapter two?
Bud gets in trouble for the fight.
What is in Bud’s suitcase?
His mother’s picture, a blanket, some clothes and a rock.
What does Todd say about the shed?
Todd says the shed is a "dumb place" for Bud to sleep.
How old is Bud?
Bud is 10 years old.
Bonus
5 points
What does Mrs. Amos hate more than anything else?
Mrs. Amos hates being called "Ma."
What did Bud see in the kitchen?
In the kitchen, Bud saw a lot of food.
Why does Bud say Jerry will be happy with a family of 3 girls?
Bud says Jerry will be happy with a family of three girls because he thinks Jerry will enjoy having attention from them and that they will take care of him.
What is Rules & Things 3?
"Rules and Things 3" means that if someone is going to hit you, you should hit them back first. This rule shows how Bud learns to protect himself from being bullied.
Where do the Amos’s have Bud sleep the last night he is there?
The Amos family makes Bud sleep in the shed on his last night there.
What does Bud say is the scary thing that happens around 6 years old?
Bud says the scary thing that happens around 6 years old is that kids learn their parents might not always be there for them. This can make them feel scared and alone.
Bonus
10 poins
What was Todd doing and what did he say when Bud woke up?
Todd was trying to hit him with a book and he said, "You’re going to get it now, bud."
What is Rules & Things 118?
Rule & Things 118 states that "If you have to have a big fight, you have to pick the right time and place."
Bonus
20 points