Comprehension Questions

Chapter 1

1. Describe the setting at the beginning of the story. 

2. Explain why Bud's eyes don't cray no more. (3)

3. Explain what happens when a kid turns six years old. 

4. Describe what Bud keeps in his suitcase. Why are these items important to him?

5. Explain what Bud thinks about the man pictured on the fliers.  Describe Bud's view of him based on the picture. 

Chapter 2

1. What provoked Bud to punch Todd? 

2. Explain what is mean by Ticonderoga. 

3. Explain how Todd fools his mother.

4. How does Bud feel about Todd's lying? Be specific. 

5. Explain the third rule. Write it out and then explain it. 

6. Record at least three different descriptive terms used to refer to Bud. For instance, Todd calls him "little street urchin." (12) What other words are used to describe Bud?

7. Explain why Mrs. Amos keeps Bud's suitcase in a hidden place.  Why not just give it to him?

8. Write out and explain The 118th Rule.