Who Said It?
"You ever kiss a girl at the orphanage?"
Deza Malone
What is the age Bud thinks you start to be an adult?
Six years old
How did Bud escape the locked shed as he was being stung by the hornets?
Bud climbed the woodpile, had an adrenaline rush, and was able to open the window that was stuck and jumped out.
What city is Bud from?
Flint
What was the Great Depression and what caused it?
A period in time where many people lost their money and jobs because the stock market crashed
"If I was a vampire why have I got that sandwich and that bottle of pop?"
Lefty Lewis (Mr. Lewis)
Where did Bud plan to get breakfast after leaving the Amos's house?
The mission (a type of soup kitchen that serves free breakfast and dinner)
How did Bud get breakfast at the mission even though he arrived late?
A family pretended that he was their son and had him join the line with him.
What city does Mrs. Hill live in?
Chicago
Why did so many people become homeless during the Great Depression?
Because their wages were cut or they lost their jobs, they did not have enough money to pay rent or buy a house
"And look at him, Mother, this one's got 'bed wetter' written all over him."
Todd Amos
What breakfast food had Bud never tried before?
sausages
How did Bud and Bugs help out in the Hooverville?
They washed dishes in the river after they ate dinner.
Where does Bud decide to go after he plans his route at the library?
Grand Rapids
Who raided Hoovervilles and what did they do?
The police raided Hoovervilles and they would destroy them (tearing down shacks and ruining peoples belongings)
"You know, after I went home last night I finally recognized you . Didn't you and your mother used to come in here a long time ago?
The (white) librarian
Why did Bud miss the train to Chicago? (2 reasons)
Bud had to run back to get the flyer he forgot and he couldn't run fast enough to keep up with the train.
How did Bud get away from Mr. Lewis when he saw the box with jars of blood?
Bud stole his car and tried to drive away.
What town was Bud near when Lefty Lewis found him?
Owosso
What happened to companies and banks because of the Great Depression?
Companies and banks closed or had to go out of business.
"Well, if you're lying about your daddy beating you, you better scram right after breakfast.."
Scott (Mr. Lewis's grandson)
What is the really scary thing that happens to your body at age six that Bud describes?
You lose your teeth
How did Bud manage to get a ride to Grand Rapids so he wouldn't have to walk?
Bud lied to Mr. Lewis and told him that he ran away from Grand Rapids so that Mr. Lewis would have to take him "back home"
What state does the story take place in?
Michigan
What was a "Hooverville" and who was it named after and why?
Hoovervilles were towns with shacks made of cardboard, pieces of wood, and junk. They were named after President Hoover, who was blamed for the Great Depression.