What does Bud do to protect himself from the man?
What does Bud do to protect himself from the man? Bud locks the windows and drives off with the car.
What did Bud hide on the Amos porch?
Why did Bud know that the Amos family had snooped through his suitcase? Bud always folded his blanket but he found it just stuffed and also the drawstring to his old tobacco bag was pulled.
What did Bud not like about his temporary family?
What did Bud not like about his “temporary” family? They would make him play house.
What happened to Bud’s family that forced him to live in the home?
Bud is going to a foster home but Jerry is staying in the group home. What happened to Bud’s family that forced him to live in the home? His mom passed away when he was six and he doesn’t know who his dad is. He was left at the orphanage because of the depression.
Why does Bud say 6 is a bad age?
Grownups didn’t think children were cute at age six and also their teeth start falling out at that age. Why did Bud feel that age six was “a bad time”? He was living in a home for orphaned children. Bugs had stayed at the home with Bud.
Why does Bud think losing a tooth is one of the scariest things that can happen to children?
Why does Bud think that losing your teeth is the scariest things that can happen to a kid? He was afraid he wouldn’t be able to eat. Because he is afraid all of his body parts will will fall off as well.
Why did Bud get rid of the gun?
Q. Why did Bud get rid of the gun? It had his fingerprints on it. He didn’t want the Amos family to shoot him.
Who does bud think his father is?
Herman Calloway
Why did Todd and Bud get into a fist fight?
Why did Todd and Bud get into a fist fight? Todd lied about Bud wetting the bed. Todd shoved a pencil up Bud’s nose. Todd destroyed the flyers in Bud’s suitcase.
Why doesn’t Bud cry when he tells his father that he is his son?
Why doesn’t Bud cry when he tells his “father” that he is his son? His “eyes don’t cry no more” he isn’t emotional about everything like “regular” kids.
What 2 gifts did Steady Eddie present to bud?
Steady Eddie gives Bud a saxophone. The saxophone has been used but is in good shape from repairs they gave it. They let Bud know that he must polish it himself. One other gift Eddie was instrumental in giving Bud was a nickname which all the band members had.
What was the first present Steady Eddie gave Bud?
Steady Eddie is the saxophone player in Herman’s band. He takes Bud under his wing and is the one to give Bud his first instrument, a flute, as well as his old saxophone case for Bud to put his things in.
What does Bud do with his mom’s picture?
Bud mentions that it has been so long since he’s witnessed his mother’s smile that he doesn’t know whether to laugh or cry when he looks at her picture. Bud then receives a used saxophone from Steady Eddie, and he takes his sax and the picture of his mother to his new room in Herman’s home.
What does Bud see when he goes upstairs to get a picture of his mom?
Bud leaves to get a picture of his momma that is up in his room. When he walks up the stairs, he sees that Mr. C’s door is open and quietly sneaks into his room.
What did Bud learn about himself?
Bud also learns that he is ultimately in control of his own fate, and that he has the ability to carry his mother’s memory with him wherever he goes. He learns that things work out for the better for those who remain determined and keep a positive attitude. Bud also learns that he is actually Herman’s grandson.
What was one of the four things momma used to always talk to Bud about?
What are the four things Momma used to talk to Bud about? 1) About picture her dad made her take in the filthy hat. 2) His name is Bud, not Buddy and don’t let anyone call you Buddy. 3) Told him not to worry she would explain things to him when he was older.