The Watsons Go to Birmingham (chapters 3 and 4)

Front

What main conflict later in the novel might the dinosaur war be foreshadowing?

Back

racial tensions when the Watsons go to Birmingham

Front

Why does Kenny prefer to have dinosaur fights with Rufus instead of his old friend LJ?

Back

LJ stole many of Kenny's dinosaurs

Front

Why does Joey seem to be unhappy with Mama?

Back

She wrapped her up in so many warm garments that take forever to pull off

Front

How does Byron explain to Kenny and Joey the reason for mama making them wear layers of garments?

Back

people from Birmingham have thin blood and often freeze to death and have to be picked up by dump trucks

Front

Why does Rufus stop speaking to Kenny?

Back

Kenny laughs while the other kids are teasing Rufus

Front

Based on chapter 4, what character trait best describes Rufus? Options: naive, cautious, sarcastic, forgiving

Back

forgiving

Front

Based on chapter 4, what character trait best describes Kenny when it comes to his relationship with Rufus?

Back

regretful

Front

Why does Kenny get into a physical fight with Larry?

Back

Larry stole Kenny's gloves and he confronts him.

Front

How has Byron become more dynamic?

Back

He protects Kenny in a fight against Larry

Front

According to chapter 4, what's another reason why the Watsons are known as "The Weird Watsons"?

Back

Mama wraps the kids up like mummies to protect them against the cold weather.