Bud not Buddy
What does Bud keep in his suitcase that is most important to him?
Flyers about Herman E. Calloway and his band
Who is the hero of The Odyssey?
Odysseus
Who is the main hero of the Ramayana?
Rama
Who is the main character in Out of the Dust?
Billie Jo Kelby
Who is the main character in Blood on the River?
Samuel Collier
What is the time period in which the book is set?
The Great Depression
What city is Odysseus trying to return to?
Ithaca
Who kidnaps Sita?
Ravana
What natural disaster makes life hard for Billie Jo’s family?
Dust storms (Dust Bowl)
What colony does Samuel travel to?
Jamestown
How does Bud escape from the Amoses’ shed?
He uses a rake to break the window
What creature traps Odysseus and his men in a cave?
Cyclops (Polyphemus)
Which monkey god helps Rama find Sita?
Hanuman
What tragic accident happens to Billie Jo’s family?
Her mother dies from burns after a kerosene accident
Who is Samuel’s master in the New World?
Captain John Smith
What instrument does Bud learn to play?
Saxophone
Who is the goddess that helps Odysseus many times during his journey?
Athena
What weapon does Rama use to defeat Ravana?
A magic bow and arrow
What instrument is important to Billie Jo?
Piano
What Native American girl helps the settlers?
Pocahontas
What is the big secret Bud learns about Herman E. Calloway?
Herman E. Calloway is Bud’s grandfather
What challenge does Penelope give the suitors to win her hand?
String Odysseus’ bow and shoot an arrow through 12 axe heads
What is the name of Rama’s kingdom?
Ayodhya
What does Billie Jo learn to do at the end of the book?
Forgive her father and accept her home
What lesson does Samuel learn about survival in the New World? (Three things)
Teamwork, respect, and adapting to the environment