Plot
Why is Bud living with the Amos family?
He is staying with them as his foster family.
What is one character trait that helps Bud survive?
He is resourceful, determined, or brave.
Who is Jerry?
His friend from the Home.
What are Bud's "Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life"?
They are Bud's personal rules and lessons for dealing with life.
Is Bud a character that gives up easily?
No, Bud continues trying to solve problems even when it is hard or things go wrong.
What does Todd Amos accuse Bud of doing?
Wetting the bed.
How does Bud show that he is determined?
He does not give up even when things become difficult.
Who is Todd Amos?
Bud's foster brother
Where does Bud keep his important belongings?
In his suitcase
What can we infer about Bud based on the way he handles difficult situations?
He is independent, resourceful, strong, brave, or determined.
Where does Todd's mother send Bud after the argument?
To the shed.
Why are Bud's belongings important to his survival?
He uses what he carries to help solve different problems. It also reminds him of different memories of his old life.
How does Todd treat Bud?
He is mean to him. He intentionally causes problems for him. He shoves a pencil in Bud's nose.
Why does Bud create rules?
They help him prepare for problem sand figure out ow to handle different situations.
Why doesn't Bud simply wait for an adult to rescue him?
Bud has learned to depend on himself when things get hard.
What does Bud discover when he tries to leave the shed?
The door is locked and there are fish heads on the door.
How do Bud's Rules and Things help him survive?
They are lessons and strategies Bud has created from his experiences
Who is Herman E. Calloway?
Who Bud thinks his father is. Man on the flyer
What do Bud's rules tell us about his life?
They show us that Bud has been through different situations and learned from them.
How does Bud's past affect the way he handles problems in Chapters 1-5?
His past has taught him how to be prepared, cautious, and independent.
After escaping the Amos house, where does Bud decide to go?
The library.
Give two character traits that make Bud a survivor and explain how each trait helps him.
resourceful, smart, mature, independent, observant, prepared, brave
Why is Herman E. Calloway important to Bud?
How do Bud's Rules and Things connect to the focus question, "What makes Bud a survivor?"
They show that Bud learns from his experiences and uses what he learns to prepare himself for future problems.
Give me two examples of Bud being a survivor.