The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 | Chapter 2

In Chapter 2, the narrator calls Larry Dunn the king of kindergarten to fourth grade. What does he call Byron?

• He calls Byron a prince.

• He calls Byron a delinquent.

• He calls Byron a god.

• He calls Byron a clown.

True or false: Larry keeps Kenny's dollar.

• true: He reasoned that his lost fifty cents "hooked up" with another fifty cents to make it.

• false: He gave Kenny fifty cents and kept fifty cents because Kenny is Byron's brother.

Which writer did Ms. Henry and Mr. Alums want Kenny to read in front of the fifth graders?

• Maya Angelou

• Langston Hughes

• James Baldwin

• Robert Frost

Who was in Mr. Alums' class?

• Buphead

• Larry Dunn

• Byron

• the new boys

Which of the following quotes explains Mr. Alums reasons for wanting Kenny to read in front of his class?

• "I've often told you that as Negroes the world is a hostile place for us."

• "I've pointed out time and time again how vital it is that one be able to read well."

• "I've stressed on numerous occasions the importance of being familiar and comfortable with literature."

• "Let's see if you find this so humorous after you've heard how well this young man reads."

What problem did Kenny have with his eyes?

• He had a lazy eye.

• He needed glasses.

• His eyes were two different colors.

• Both of his eyes were lazy.

Kenny had learned about personal "savers" in Sunday school. Who did he think was his personal "saver"?

• Buphead

• Mrs. Davidson

• Mr. Alums

• the new boy