The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963
5th Grade
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963
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5th Grade
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This quiz covers the novel "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis and is appropriate for 5th grade students studying literature. The questions assess reading comprehension across multiple levels, from basic recall of plot details and character identification to higher-order thinking about themes, mood changes, and character motivation. Students need a solid understanding of literary elements including point of view, setting, characterization, and theme analysis. They must demonstrate comprehension of the novel's serious historical context, particularly the 1963 Birmingham church bombing and issues of racism and segregation, while also understanding how the author balances humor with tragedy. The quiz requires students to analyze character relationships, understand cause-and-effect relationships in the plot, interpret symbolism like the "Wool Pooh," and recognize how the tone shifts from comedic family situations to serious social issues. Created by an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 5, this quiz serves as an excellent comprehensive assessment tool for students who have completed reading "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963." Teachers can use this quiz as a summative assessment after finishing the novel, breaking it into smaller sections for chapter-by-chapter comprehension checks, or assigning portions as homework to reinforce understanding of key plot points and themes. The variety of question types makes it valuable for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student understanding of both surface-level details and deeper literary concepts. This quiz effectively supports instruction by requiring students to demonstrate mastery of reading comprehension skills while engaging with important historical and social themes, aligning with Common Core standards RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, and RL.5.6 for literature comprehension and analysis.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Who got their tongue stuck on the brown bomber?
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CCSS.RI.1.4
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The narrator of the novel is
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The nickname of the Watson's family car is
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The novel is told from Joetta's point of view.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two things that people make fun of Rufus for?
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Kenneth Watson really good at doing?
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you know that Rufus and Cody are poor?
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
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