The Watsons Go to Birmingham Chapter 9

Front

Why did the family decide to send Byron to Alabama?

Back

All of the above.

Front

What did Mrs. Davidson give to Joey as a going-away gift?

Back

A clay angel figurine

Front

Why did Byron act like nothing was going to happen, even though the family was clearly preparing to go to Alabama?

Back

He was in denial about the trip.

Front

What was the purpose of the notebook that Mama had about the trip?

Back

To keep the family organized and on schedule and to show off how much she had planned.

Front

What did Byron say he had planned to do to mess up the family's plans for the trip?

Back

He was going to do something that he wouldn't tell Kenny about.

Front

What happened when Kenny teased Byron about the trip?

Back

Byron flipped him off and crossed his eyes, and Byron threatened to hurt Kenny.

Front

What was the family's first stop on the trip going to be? Options: Cincinnati, Knoxville, Birmingham, Atlanta

Back

Birmingham

Front

Why did Daddy not want to just drive until he got tired and then stop?

Back

He was worried about finding safe places for African Americans to stop and the car didn't have enough gas.

Front

What was the nickname for the family's car? Options: The Batmobile, The Brown Bomber, The Family Cruiser, The Road Rocket

Back

The Brown Bomber

Front

What did Kenny do that bothered Byron during the car ride?

Back

All of the above.