Characters
Who shoved a pencil up Bud's nose?
Todd Amos
Where do the Amoses put Bud for being "bad"?
A shed in the backyard?
Why does Bud like his blue flyer so much?
He believes it has a picture of his dad on it
Commenced
To begin, to have or make a beginning
What kind of pencil did Bud get shoved up his nose
Ticonderoga
Who first helped Bud out in line for Food?
His pretend Dad
Where does Bud live at the start of the story?
The Home (Orphanage)
What does Bud eat with his pretend family?
Oatmeal, brown sugar, bread, an apple and milk
Brim
Full to the point of overflowing.
the projecting edge at the bottom of a hat.
How many girls are in the house that Jerry is going to?
Three
Who is also sent to a temporary home the same time Bud is?
Jerry Clarke
Where does Bud go to get food?
The mission (soup kitchen)
What reason does Todd give his mother for why Todd was hitting Bud?
Todd was trying to wake up Bud to go to the bathroom, and Bud hit him
Long and severe recession in an economy
Depression
At what age does Bud say adults no longer think you're cute
6
Who hid bud's Suitcase
Mr. Amos
Where does Bud try to go after leaving the Amoses?
The Library
How does Bud get his revenge on Todd?
He tries to get him to wet his bed, and dumps water on him.
Lam
In flight, especially from the police
Hit (someone) hard.
What insect was in Bug's ear?
Cockroach
Who is Bud's best friend in the Home?
Bugs
Where does Bud sleep the first night on the Lam?
Under the Christmas trees
Why is Bud's mom so upset in the picture Bud has of her?
Bud's grandfather made Bud's mom wear a dirty, large cowboy hat
Provoked
Give rise to a reaction from someone
How many flyers in total does Bud have in his suitcase?
5