The Watsons go to Birmingham

What is the one thing that isn't true of the setting in the book?

• Cars didn't have seat belts.
• It's really cold in Flint, M.I
• Byron loves his school.
• Mama doesn't like how cold it is. 

Why is Byron called the "lipless wonder?"

• He likes to kiss girls.
• He was punched in the mouth.
• His lips are really nice. 
• His mouth stuck to the frozen window. 

In chapter one, how does the reader know that African Americans are not treated equally to whites in Birmingham, AL? 

• They have to use 'colored' only bathrooms. 
• There are no black people in Michigan.
• Whites and blacks live in the same neighborhoods. 
• It is really cold in Michigan. 

Who is the narrator of the story? 

• Christopher Paul Curtis
• Mama
• Kenny
• Joey

What is true about Byron? 

• He is hated by Kenny. 
• Joey is scared of him. 
• He gets in trouble at school. 
• Mama wants to send him away. 

What is the brown bomber? 

• The name of the school. 
• The family car. 
• Kenny's bicycle. 
• A war plane. 

Who is Gramma Sand's good friend? 

• Mrs. Crandall
• Mrs. Smith 
• Mr. Kenny
• Mr. Robert

Why did Mr. Watson shave Byron's head? 

• Byron had lice. 
• Dad liked the looks of it. 
• Byron "buttered" his hair. 
• Mrs. Watson insisted on it. 

Why is Mama so afraid of fire? 

• She experienced a fire when young.
• She's afraid of getting too hot. 
• Her dog died in a fire long ago. 
• She dreams of fires. 

How does the reader know being on welfare bothers Kenny and Byron? 

• They thought they would get teased. 
• They were embarrassed by it. 
• They believe only peons are on it. 
• All of the above.