Characters
Who is main character of the story?
Bud Caldwell
What time period does this novel take place in?
The Great Depression
Who is the author of Bud, Not Buddy?
Christopher Paul Curtis
What ingrediant does the pretend family sprinkle on Bud's meal?
Brown sugar
Name three things in Bud's suitcase.
Flyers, rocks, a blanket, a picture of his mother, an extra pair of clothes, and a jackknife.
Who is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos that bullies Bud?
Todd Amos
Where does the majority of the novel take place?
Flint, Michigan
What does Bud think is in the shed with him?
A vampire bat
What is Bud's band nickname?
Sleepy LaBone
Why does Bud believe Herman E. Calloway is his father?
He finds old flyers his mom kept with Calloway’s name on them.
Who is Bud's supposed "father" that leads The Dusky Devastators.
Herman E. Calloway
Where do Bud and Bugs pass through in order to try and catch the train?
Hooverville
What does Miss Thomas do?
Why does Bud think Lefty Lewis is a vampire at first?
He sees blood in a container in the car.
What does Bud show Miss Thomas and Mr. Jimmy to prove his story?
A picture of his mother.
Who is the ecstatic man that picks up Bud on the side of the road and offers him a sandwhich and red pop.
Lefty Lewis
What is the nickname given to Herman E. Calloway's house?
Grand Calloway Station
What is Bud's mothers' name?
Angela Janet Caldwell
What is the nickname that The Thug wants to give to Bud?
Waterworks Willie
What happens between Deza malone and Bud?
They talk about life and kiss.
Who was the librarian that Bud wants to go and see.
Ms. Hill
Where does Bud find the Dusky Devastators playing at?
The Log Cabin
What did Steady Eddie give to Bud that smelled like old slobber and something dead?
A new suitcase/ his old saxophone case
Why didn't Herman E. Calloway ever reach out to Bud and his mom?
Bud's mom ran away.
What does Bud call the book he keeps in his head to help him survive?
Bud Caldwell’s Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself