The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963

Front

Who is the main character of the story? Options: Byron, Buphead, Kenny, Grandma Sands

Back

Kenny

Front

The setting of the novel is-

Back

during the past - Flint, Michigan and Birmingham, Alabama

Front

What problem did Kenny have with his eyes?

Back

He had a lazy eye.

Front

Why does Kenny refer to Rufus as his "saver"?

Back

The kids now have someone else to pick on

Front

Why were the Watsons going to Birmingham?

Back

For Byron to live with Grandma Sands

Front

Which words best describe Grandma Sands?

Back

stern yet loving

Front

How does Byron change when the Watsons arrive in Alabama?

Back

All of the above: he uses his manners, he is more polite, he seems more content.

Front

What happens to the church while Joetta is there? Options: It catches on fire, It is bombed, It has a gas leak, A storm hits the building.

Back

It is bombed.

Front

Why did the Watsons leave Alabama on the night of the bombing?

Back

They did not want Joey to hear about the bombing

Front

What can the reader infer about Byron after we learn that he made a little grave for the bird he killed?

Back

He has a softer side to him