How did Bud end up getting revenge on the Amos family?
He clogged up the sink and turned on the water so it would overflow. He tried to make Todd wet the bed by dipping his hand in warm water.
100
How long does Budd think it will take him to walk to Grand Rapids?
It will take him 24 hours to walk.
100
Why did the police officer pull Lefty Lewis and Bud over?
The police officer had to search the car for union flyers.
100
Where is the first city that Bud traveled to with the band? (Hint: M.M.)
The first city was Mescota, Michigan.
200
Where is Bud sent to from the orphanage?
He is sent to live with the Amos family.
200
What happened to Miss Hill the librarian?
She got married and moved to Chicago, Illinois.
200
What does Budd do as soon as he gets in Mr. Lewis' car?
He notices the blood on the seat and tries to drive off, leaving Mr. Lewis.
200
Lefty Lewis asked Bud to hide a box when the police officer pulled them over. What was in the box? What was it for?
The box contained flyers to announce an informational labor union meeting.
200
Why does Mr. Calloway keep a white person as a member of the band?
He has the white band member set up their engagements. During that time people wouldn't have hired them if they knew they were a black band. African-Americans couldn't own houses so he had the house in Dirty Deed's name.
300
What did Todd shove up Bud's nose?
A pencil is shoved up Bud's nose.
300
What was the town of "Hooperville" like?
"Hooperville" was actually Hooverville, which is a cardboard-shack town.
300
What does Mr. Lewis do to bribe Bud into the car?
He bribes Bud with a bologna sandwich, an apple, and a red pop.
300
Bud claimed that he was Herman E. Calloway's son. What was Calloway's reaction to this information?
He got very angry.
300
Is Herman E Calloway Bud's father?
No, he is Bud's Grandfather.
400
What is Bud afraid of in the shed?
He thinks there is a vampire bat on the ceiling.
400
What happens when Bud tries to catch the train with Bugs?
Bud slowed down to catch his flyer and the train moved away quickly.
400
Who feeds Bud breakfast in the morning?
Mrs. Sleet, Mr. Lewis' daughter, feeds Bud breakfast.
400
Who is Miss Thomas?
Miss Thomas is a singer for the band.
400
What instrument did the band members buy for Bud?
They bought him an alto saxaphone.
500
In the shed, what did the vampire bat end up being?
It ended up being a hornets nest.
500
What does Budd notice about the names Calloway and Caldwell?
They both have eight letters in them and they start with the letter C.
500
What does Bud compare to the idea of Herman E. Calloway being his father?
He compares the growing maple tree sapling to the growing idea about his father..
500
What did Bud start doing at the table in the restaurant that embarrassed him?
Bud started to cry.
500
In whose room has Bud been sleeping?
He has been sleeping in the room his mom had as a little girl.