Me and Uncle Romie Comprehension Quiz

Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?

• A Harlem

• B Chicago

• C The Caribbean

• D North Carolina

Why does James go to spend some time in New York?

• F James has always wanted to spend time with his uncle.

• G James is tired of summers at home in North Carolina.

• H James’s mother needs rest because she is expecting twins.

• J James’s parents want him to get art lessons from his uncle.

In James’s view, how is New York different from North Carolina?

• A It is hot in the summer.

• B It has many tall buildings.

• C The kids there are unfriendly.

• D The food there does not taste good.

What happens after James visits Romie’s art studio?

• F James starts to help Romie in the studio.

• G Romie decides to go to North Carolina.

• H James and Romie become friends.

• J Aunt Nanette has to go away for a while.

How does James change during the story?

• A He happily goes to New York, but he ends up wishing he had stayed home.

• B He does not appreciate his parents at first, but then he really misses them.

• C At first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he is disappointed by his uncle’s works.

• D At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but then he gets to like him.

Why does Uncle Romie stay hidden away in his studio?

• F He is getting ready for a big show.

• G He is very shy.

• H He does not like children.

• J He is planning a surprise party.