Me and Uncle Romie - Comprehension - Journeys

Front

What is the main feeling of James at the beginning of 'Me and Uncle Romie'?

Back

James feels nervous about going to New York.

Front

What point of view is 'Me and Uncle Romie' told from?

Back

The story is told in first-person point of view.

Front

Why is first-person point of view important in the story?

Back

It shows how James feels about his uncle's art.

Front

What is the theme of 'Me and Uncle Romie'?

Back

Sometimes our first impressions of people can be wrong.

Front

Why does Uncle Romie close his studio door?

Back

He doesn't want to be disturbed.

Front

What does 'first-person point of view' mean?

Back

It means the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

Front

Give an example of a first-person sentence from the story.

Back

"I saw saxophones, birds, fire escapes, and brown faces."

Front

What does it mean to feel homesick?

Back

Feeling homesick means missing home and the people there.

Front

How does James feel about Harlem in the story?

Back

James feels a connection to Harlem through his uncle's art.

Front

What is a key characteristic of Uncle Romie's paintings?

Back

They capture the essence and vibrancy of Harlem.