The Watsons go to Birmingham 1963

Who was narrating the story?

• Byron Watson

• Daniel Watson

• Grandma Sands

• Kenny Watson

What did Byron do that made Kenny think he was part of the “Weird Watsons?”

• He enjoyed snuggling on the couch with his family.

• He kissed the mirror on the family car and his lips stuck to it.

• He wore his father's clothing.

• He enjoyed tap dancing.

Why is Momma so afraid of fires?

• She experienced a fire when she was young.

• She's afraid of getting too hot.

• Her dog died in a fire a long time ago.

• She dreams of fires.

Why do the kids tease Kenny?

• He is smart.

• He is black.

• He has a lazy eye.

• He is poor.

What does Byron do to his hair?

• He cuts it.

• He dyes it.

• He gels it.

• He puts it in a pony tail.

What did Byron tell Joetta in order to make her stop whining about the amount of clothes she has to wear outside?

• He told her that she would get sick and not be able to go to school.

• If she wore all the clothes, her friends would think she was Olaf.

• He told her that Momma would take away her dessert.

• He told her that she would freeze solid and the special garbage truck would have to come and pick her up.

What did Byron do in the bathroom that got him in a load of trouble?

• He was playing war with parachutes and matches.

• He shaved.

• He broke the mirror.

• He left his dirty clothes and his towel in there.

Why did Mr. Watson shave Byron's head?

• Byron got gum stuck in his hair and it wouldn't come out

• Byron said a bad word

• Byron got a conk

• Byron smacked Joey

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

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

What 2 things are "wrong" - according to Kenny - with his new friend Rufus?

• The way he talks (his accent) and his clothes
• He also has a lazy eye like Kenny, and he talks funny (accent)
• He is from the South and people don't like that, and his clothes are bad
• He doesn't talk to anyone, and he is a lot older than the other kids

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