"The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" Chapters 6-10 Flashcard

Front

Is the statement "Enjoy your Mexican-style hair while you can, 'cause when your daddy gets through with you, you won't be enjoying much of anything." an example of internal or external conflict?

Back

External Conflict

Front

What type of conflict is the previous question about?

Back

Character vs. Character

Front

Who is the protagonist of "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963"?

Back

Kenny

Front

What can the reader infer about Byron after we learn that he made a little grave for the bird he killed? Options: He knows a lot about birds, He has a softer side to him, He is afraid of getting into trouble, He is a static character who stays the same.

Back

He has a softer side to him

Front

Kenny and Byron have a complex relationship. The incident with the bird proved to Kenny that he...

Back

doesn't completely understand Byron and doesn't know why he does the things he does

Front

After he gets in trouble with the chemicals in his hair, what metaphor does Byron use to describe Kenny?

Back

He compares Kenny to a chihuahua

Front

Why does Byron call Kenny names like, "Poindexter", "Egghead", and "Professor"?

Back

Kenny is very smart and an excellent student

Front

What does "God's Beard" refer to?

Back

The air in Appalachia

Front

From whose point of view is the story told? Options: Daniel Watson, Byron Watson, Kenny Watson, Grandma Sands

Back

Kenny Watson

Front

Why do the Watsons go to Birmingham?

Back

To have Grandma Sands help Byron shape up