The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963

The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963

Chapters 7-9 Review

Multiple Choice

Based on information from the novel, why did the children think their parents would NEVER send Byron to Alabama?

• Because the weather is too hot and humid.

• Because Grandma Sands was too elderly.

• Because Grandma Sands was too strict.

• Because Dad was unwilling to drive that far.

Multiple Choice

Why was Momma so angry when she discovered that Dad bought the record player?

• She already told him not to buy one.

• She thought it cost too much money.

• She gets headaches from loud music.

• She wanted to pick it out herself.

Multiple Choice

What lesson did Byron learn during these chapters?

• “Listening to music is fun.”

• “Friends are really important in times of need.”

• “If you work hard, you can become anything you want.”

• “You can only push people so far before you end up in big trouble.”

Multiple Choice

Read these chapter titles. Why is chapter 7 so important to the development of the plot?

Chapter 7 - Every Chihuahua in Ameria Lines up to Take a Bite out of Byron

Chapter 8 - The Ultra-Glide

chapter 9 - The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963

• Because the family gets a new dog in this chapter, and it causes trouble when it bites Byron.

• Because Byron never got into trouble before, and his parents do not know what to do with him.

• Because Byron has run out of chances, and his parents have decided to bring him to Birmingham.

• Because Kenny gets bullied by Byron for the first time in this chapter, and he wants to buy a dog to protect him.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a summary of the trip preparations?

• Mom worked out the details in a notebook, and Dad made sure the car was safe and comfortable.

• Mom was nervous about the trip, but Dad seemed to be very excited about the new adventure.

• Kenny went with his father to the automotive shop and picked up four used tires for the trip.

• Byron stayed in his room and was planning on making the trip miserable for everyone.

Multiple Choice

How did Byron plan to get back at his parents for making him go on the trip?

• He planned to eat all of the snacks for the trip.

• He planned to remain silent the whole car trip.

• He planned to run away once they arrived in Alabama.

• He planned on making friends in Alabama and staying out all night.

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from chapter 8.“As I’m certain you are aware, the problem in the past with this new technology in automotive sound has been road vibrations interfering with an accurate dispersal of the phonic interpretations.” What does the word “accurate” mean as used in this sentence?

• precise, correct

• negative, wrong

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from chapter 7. “I heard a choo-chicka sound and the floor around their feet started being covered with stiff,reddish brown Mexican-style hair.” Which literary device is used in this sentence?

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• hyperbole

• metaphor

Multiple Choice

In order for the reader to hear the thoughts and feelings of all the main characters, from which point of view would this story HAVE to be written?

• 1st person

• 3rd person objective

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

3rd Person Point of View

• 3rd Person Objective - The narrator reports only facts and events as a neutral observer

• 3rd Person Limited - The narrator focuses on the thought and feelings of one character  

• 3rd Person Omniscient - The narrator is ALL KNOWING. They can tell the thoughts and feelings of all characters

Multiple Choice

An audiotape of which of the following scenes would give the listener a better “feel” for this time period?

• The family taking turns with the Ultra-Glide on the trip.

• Byron arguing with his parents about being punished.

• Kenny talking to Rufus about getting together after school.

• Momma singing a song while working around the house.

Multiple Choice

How are Larry Dunn and Byron similar?

• They both are bullies.

• They both have big families.

• They both have lots of friends.

• They both hang out with Buphead.

Multiple Choice

What is the author’s main purpose for writing this novel?

• To inform children to listen to their parents.

• To persuade readers to take a vacation in the South.

• To show possible writers how to write with literary devices.

• To entertain readers with a story about a family with strong values.

Multiple Choice

Which three phrases best summarize Chapter 9

• a vow of silence, Mrs. Davidson’s gift, escape plan

• adult talk with Dad, Joey hates the angel, Momma has the trip to Birmingham planned

• angel, Mom’s notebook, record player

• sleeping with Dad and Momma, cooler packed with food, fight in the car

Multiple Choice

Which of these would make the BEST thesis statement about a message in this novel?

• Yes, there is always going to be bullies in life and difficulties to face.

• I think that Kenny should face his fears about bullies and other matters, and talk about how he feels.

• Although growing up is never easy, Kenny must realize that life is not perfect and fears must be faced.

• Even though Joetta is a minor character, she is a driving force in the novel and the center of Kenny’s conflict.