Bud, Not Buddy
What is Bud's full name?
Bud Caldwell
Where does Billie Jo live?
Oklahoma
Rama is an avatar of who? Vishnu or Ravana?
Vishnu
What is Samuel Collier doing at the beginning of the story in Chapter 1?
He is breaking into a store to steal back a locket that used to belong to his mother.
What is the setting of I Am Malala?
Pakistan
What are at least 2 items in Bud's suitcase? (whichever group names the most things wins)
The flyer of Herman E. Calloway and Dusky Devastators, a picture of his mom as a child, his mom's rocks, a blanket
Who are some people in Billie Jo's life?
Her Ma, dad, Livie, Arland, Miss Freeland, Louise, Polly, Mad Dog
Where does Rama grow up?
In the kingdom of Ayodhya
Where are Samuel and the other English settlers traveling to?
The New World in Virginia
Who are some of the characters that Malala mentions in the first couple of chapters?
Malala's mother and father, her brother Khushal, her brother Atal, Safina her friend, Moniba her friend, Shazia her friend
What time period does Bud, Not Buddy take place in and what are some struggles of this time?
The Great Depression, people lose a lot of jobs, stock market crash, homelessness, little to no food
What was The Dust Bowl?
A period of severe dust storms where large regions of the United States were destroyed.
What is the difference between karma and dharma?
Karma means what goes around comes around.
Dharma means one's moral duty and responsibilities
What is the name of the settlement that the English settlers make in Virginia and what is the name of the tribe that they have problems with?
The settlement is called Jamestown and the tribe are the Powhatans
How does Malala feel about school? Why? Explain
Who are some of the characters that Bud meets on his journey and how do they help him?
Lefty Lewis- gives Bud a ride and a sandwich
Ms. Thomas- kind to Bud and allows him to be emotional
What is something Billie Jo feels guilty about and why?
There was a fire in her house because a pail of kerosene was left in the kitchen. Her mother accidentally used it and then Billie Jo threw the pail of kerosene outside. She caused the fire to spread and it ended up killing her mother and her unborn sibling. Her hands also got damaged by the fire. She feels guilt because it was her action of throwing the kerosene pail that made the fire burn her mom.
Who is Tataka and what mistake does Rama make in the scene with Tataka?
Tataka is a demon that Rama killed in rage in Vishvamitra's temple. Rama was not supposed to do anything violent in this place.
What are some social and environmental challenges for the English settlers?
Social- the commoners and gentlemen fought with each other, the settlers had war with native americans
Environmental- lack of food, terrible weather like harsh winters, disease caused by environment
Who is Fazlullah and how has he impacted Malala's community?
Fazlullah is a member of the Taliban and he used the radio to speak about extreme Islamic beliefs. He was against girls going to school. He was banning the use of music, movies...etc. Some people listened to him and gave up these items and some girls stopped going to school. Fazlullah also terrorized people by having individuals killed if they did not follow the rules.
How is Bud transformed throughout his journey?
He changes from being angry and lonely to becoming more kind and respectful. He learns to trust people more.
He also used to be afraid to show emotions and by the end of the story he allows himself to cry.
How is Billie Jo transformed throughout her journey?
She goes from feeling angry at herself and sad about her life to forgiving herself and having hope in her life again.
She had a tough relationship with her dad at the beginning of the story and then she becomes more close to him and they repair that bond.
How does Ramayana show the hero's journey? Name 3 stages and 3 archetypes.
Ramayana uses many of the archetypes in the hero's journey and follows multiple stages.
Stages- call to adventure, crossing the threshold, the ordeal, (Tests, allies and enemies), the road back, resurrections, return with the ordeal
Archetypes- hero, villain, mentor, ally, shapeshifter
Who has the greatest impact on Samuel and how do they impact him?
Captain Smith- teaches him how to fight and defend himself with sword fighting, teaches him to work together with the other boys, teaches him Native American Language to translate
Reverend Hunt- teaches Samuel to make choices based on love rather than hate, teaches him to forgive
How is Malala similar to any of the books we have read in the school year?
Answers Vary. (best and most in depth answer with explanation wins)