Why did Kenny believe that Rufus would be his personal "saver"?

Because he thought the new kid would be easier to bully

Because he let him cheat off of his paper

Because he saved him from a bully

Because the kid told Kenny he would save him

What did Mr. Watson decide Byron's punishment should be for the conk?

He had to take Kenny to work with him every day.

Why do the Watsons decide to go to Birmingham?

to have Grandma Sands watch Byron and help get him in line

Which of the following best demonstrates why Momma is mad about the Ultra Glide?

"...if Momma had stayed and hadn't gone oﬀ mumbling about money."

"Kenneth, you stop playing and move that towel this minute!"

"I knew Dad was kind of disappointed by the way Momma had acted."

"She really hurt his feelings by walking oﬀ like that."

Why does Mr. Alums tell the class how "vital it is that one be able to read well"?

He was emphasizing the need for literacy in an unfair world.

He was excited to have Kenny read.

He was impressed with how advanced Kenny was.

What causes conflict between Kenny and Rufus?

Kenny laughs when Larry Dunn makes fun of Rufus.

Rufus does not have enough food to eat.

Why don't Joey like the gift Mrs. Davidson gave her?

Joey didn't like the angel because it was white, and immediately placed it in her sock drawer

Joey didn't like the angel because it looked just like her

Joey liked the new dress, and put it on right away

Joey didn't like the new dress, and immediately placed it in her sock drawer

What does Byron say the garbage trucks really do in the mornings?

Look for kids without proper coats

Why is Mama so afraid of fire?

She experienced a fire when she was young.

She's afraid of getting too hot.

Her dog died in a fire long ago.

What motif (repeated phrase) was used throughout the novel?

Give My regards to Clark, Poindexter

Pull-whisshh-stop, pull-whisshh-stop

Why does Byron throw up after he and Kenny eat the Swedish cremes?

Byron is upset that he killed the mourning dove

Byron was allergic to an ingredient

Byron ate too many Swedish cremes

Kenny punched Byron in the stomach

What do you think the author feels about the characters and story in this book?

The author thinks it is funny but also sad in many ways.

The author does not understand it.

The author wants to make money.

The author doesn't like his characters.

What was wrong with the Ohio rest stops?

The boys didn't like the bathrooms.

They had to pump water for a drink.

They had to eat at picnic tables.

They didn't have any toilet paper.

How was Byron planning on "getting back at his parents" during the trip?

He wasn't going to speak the whole trip.

He was going to "jack Kenny's behind up" at every rest stop along the way.

He was going to refuse to use the outhouses.

He was going to refuse to hold Joetta's head.

How do we know his parents think he's gone too far this time?

He gets his head shaved and plans are made to send him to Birmingham.

He gets told to do extra chores

What sentence from the book helps build the theme of family relationships?

"I guess all the fun we were having made her want to join in."

"'Well Folks,' Dad said, and we all knew he was getting ready to cut up."

"Following Dad, we walked down the front porch steps and stood on the sidewalk like a little parade."

"We've been telling you Byron. We've given you warning after warning and chance after chance."

What did Momma write in her journal?

All the times the family would stop for bathroom breaks, eat, get gas, etc.

All the family members she wanted to visit.

Her personal thoughts and concerns about life in the 1960s

What she would say to her Momma (Grandma Sands) upon arriving in Birmingham, Alabama.

Why did Byron spend his last night in Flint in his parent's bedroom?

He was planning to sneak out in the middle of the night and go to Bupead's house.

He wanted one last night with his parents before he would be spending the next several months in Alabama.

The family was poor, so Byron did not have a bed of his own.

His parents were going to miss him, so they wanted one last special time with their oldest child.

What did Grandma Sands actually look like?

a large woman, plump and evil-looking

The Watsons Go to Birmingham Chapters 1-9

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham Chapters 1-9

Who is the narrator of the novel?

Where do the Watsons live?

During which season does the story begin?

Who does Mrs. Watson speak to on the phone to get help from with Byron?

What is wrong with one of Kenny's eyes?

Where does Byron sleep the night before the trip?

What big new addition does Dad make to the car before they leave on the long trip?

What gift does Mrs. Davidson give Joetta before they leave for their trip?

What grade is Kenny in at Clark Elementary?

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