Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 Chapters 9-11

Why is the family going to Alabama?

• Kenny and Joey have never met their grandmother.

• Byron doesn't remember his grandmother

• both A and B

• Byron needs a strict parent like Grandma Sands to straighten out his behavior.

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What gift does Mrs. Davidson give to Joey and why?

• A Bible that will remind Joey of Sunday School.

• An angel doll because it reminded Mrs. Davidson of Joey.

• A new pair of Buster Brown shoes to look stylish in Alabama.

• nothing

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Why does Byron have to sleep in his parents' room before going to Alabama?

• He will miss his parents, so he wants to spend time with them.

• He actually sleeps at Buphead's house.

• His parents know he may try to run away.

• He doesn't want to share a room with Kenny anymore.

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Why is it important that Mr. Watson called Kenny "Kenneth" when they were talking in the car together? (Choose all that apply)

• Using Kenny's real name meant he was actually in trouble.

• Kenny's name isn't used enough by his family.

• Using his first name means Mr. Watson is speaking seriously.

• Mr. Watson is treating Kenny like an adult because he will need to handle and understand Byron's serious situation.

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What makes the Watson's nervous as they go further and further south?

• They are unfamiliar with the area.

• There is more racism and disrespect toward African Americans in the south.

• They are nervous because Grandma Sands isn't expecting them.

• They had to rent a car to take them straight through instead of driving the Brown Bomber.

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What is the white face that Kenny sees in Joey's shoe?

• a picture of a friend she took with her

• A hallucination

• the Buster Brown logo

• a flashback to a billboard he saw once

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Grandma Sands is (choose all that apply)

• fat

• thin

• loud

• slow at walking with a cane

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How does Byron react when he meets Grandma Sands?

• He is quiet but he gives her a small hug and responds respectfully.

• He uses inappropriate language when talking to her.

• He tries to run away.

• He says nothing.

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How does Joey react when she meets Grandma Sands?

• She is very polite and says "Pleasure to meet you."

• She is very polite and happy, but she can't stop crying tears of joy.

• She is afraid to speak.

• She is more worried about Byron's reaction, and she says very little.

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According to Byron, why is he speaking so kindly and calmly to Grandma?

• He is afraid of her.

• He thinks his behavior will shock her to death and doesn't want be responsible.

• He knows his parents are watching.

• He is just trying to make sure Kenny knows he is not being nice because he likes Grandma.

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