The Watson family live in what city and state?

• Detroit, Michigan

• New York City, New York

• Birmingham, Alabama

• Flint, Michigan

What time period does the story take place?

• The 1940's during World War II

• The early 1960's during the Civil Rights Movement

• The 1860's during the American Civil War

• The 1900's during World War I

Who is the narrator of the story?

• Byron

• Kenny

• Joetta

• Mrs. Watson

How does Byron get his lips stuck on the car window?

• He is kissing himself by looking at his reflection

• Kenny dares him

• He is scraping off the ice and just gets too close

• Joetta and Kenny push his lips onto the car windshield

Why does Mr. Watson shave Byron's head?

• He stole from Mitchell's grocery store.

• He lit a fire in the bathroom.

• He got expelled from school.

• Byron straightened his hair with chemicals.

True or False: Buphead is Byron's friend and is a bad influence.

• True

• False

What is Byron's reaction to hearing that they are going to Birmingham, Alabama to stay with his Grandma Sands?

• He accepts his fate calmly and matter-of-fact.

• He yells, screams, and starts kicking the car door.

• He storms out of the car and into the house.

• He runs away from home.

Why do Mr. and Mrs. Watson suggest that Byron bunk with them in their bedroom before leaving for Birmingham?

• They are tired of Kenny and Byron fighting in their room

• They are worried Byron will run away and sleep at Buphead's house.

• They decide not to go to Birmingham and plan on telling him.

• They are punishing him for all his mischievous acts.

What does Mr. Watson call the family car?

• The Brown Bomber

• The Birmingham Express

• The Glide

• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

What does Mr. Watson install in the car before the trip to Birmingham?

• a new record player called the Ultra-Glide

• new seat cushions in the back for the kids

• a new roof rack

• a new radio