Chapters 1 & 2
Bud's approach to dealing with difficult situations suggests that he is?
What is resourceful and resilent
The "Rules and Things" serve as a?
What is a coping mechanism and a survival guide
How does Bud's perspective on adults change throughout these chapters?
What is he develops a more cautious and strategic approach
Bud's persistence in believing Herman might be his father demonstrates?
What is irrational thinking
How does Bud's initial interaction with the band members reveal his character?
What is cautious approach
Bud's core character trait is best described as?
What is determined
When Bud is locked in the shed, his response demonstrates?
What is strategic thinking and resourcefulness
How does Bud demonstrate resourcefulness during his journey?
What is by carefully planning and using his survival skills
Bud's survival strategy in this new environment shows?
What is total dependence on adults
Bud's overall character development in this chapter demonstrates?
What is substantial emotional maturity
Bud's interactions reveal his?
What is emotional intelligence
The "Rules and Things" Bud creates throughout the novel demonstrate his?
What is a coping mechanism for dealing with uncertainty
What transportation method does Bud use to begin his journey?
What is hitchhiking
The narrative's exploration of family in these chapters suggests?
What is family can be defined beyond blood relationships
What emotional journey does Bud experience when learning about his potential family history?
What is confusion and mixed emotions
The historical context of the novel suggests the story is set during?
What is The Great Depression
The narrative emphasizes Bud's?
What is survival instincts and creativity
How does Todd Amos react to Bud's presence in their home?
What is he is extremely hostile and bullying
Bud's survival skills from his past experiences are most evident when he?
What is carefully observes the new environment
What problem-solving skills does Bud demonstrate?
What is strategic and thoughtful approaches
The narrative tone of the first two chapters is primarily?
What is humorous with underlying depth
The author's narrative style in these chapters emphasizes Bud's?
What is sense of humor and resilience
How does Bud's age impact his ability to navigate challenging situations?
What is he uses creativity and intelligence beyond his years
What psychological motivation likely drives Bud's persistent belief that Herman might be his father?
What is the desperate need for familial connection
What cultural insights emerge through Bud's experiences?
What is the complex understanding of African American experiences