Question

In the book "Bud, Not Buddy," why does a different man grab Bud by the neck and call him Clarence?

A. He is trying to help Bud get out of trouble and get a meal to eat.
B. Bud's real name is Clarence. Bud is just his nickname.
C. The man thought Bud was his son by mistake.
D. The man is crazy and tries to kidnap Bud.

Answer 1

In 'Bud, Not Buddy,' a man mistakes Bud for his nephew Clarence and grabs him to help him get out of trouble and have a meal.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the book Bud, Not Buddy, a different man grabs Bud by the neck and calls him Clarence because A. He is trying to help Bud get out of trouble and get a meal to eat. This action takes place during a sequence where Bud is looking for a place to sleep and unexpectedly finds himself in a line for a soup kitchen. The man mistakes Bud for his nephew, Clarence, who has run away, so he's both surprised and relieved to seemingly find him and therefore tries to take care of him.