Locomotion

Lonnie Collins Motion is an eleven year old

• student

• poet

• brother

• all

When Lonnie says, "the ideas on my head go out like a candle ," he really means

• he is angry

• he hates writing poems

• he forgets his thought

• he is sleepy

Who is Miss Edna ?

• Locomotion's aunt

• Locomotion's foster mother

• Locomotion's new mama

• Locomotion's sister

Define Melancholy

• to be mellow

• deep sadness for a long time

• to be irritated

• unhappy

What does defiant mean ?

• to give a definition

• to be obedient

• not following the rules of authority

• wanting to be by yourself

What is the relationship between Lonnie and Clyde ?

• they are enemies

• they don't know one another

• They are classmates

• Classmates that become friends

What is the best theme of Locomotion ?

• Honesty is the best policy

• Kindness pays off in the end

• Acceptance in dealing with difficult life situations

• Helping your community by volunteering

Which detail best supports the idea that Lonnie has perseverance?

• He takes two buses and walks many blocks to see Lili.

• He writes poems.

• He makes friends with the New Boy.

• He keeps the secret of Eric's singing.

Why does Lonnie get sick every December 9th?

• He catches the flu.

• He has a disease.

• He is stressed remembering the fire.

• It's his birthday.

Define withdrawn

• sketching pictures

• being alone for most of the time

• deep sadness for a long time

• not following the rules