The Watsons Go to Birmingham Chapters 7, 8, 9

What trouble did Byron get into in Chapter 7?

• He signed for free food at Mitchells.

• He got caught cutting school.

• He made a face at Kenny while he was reading.

• He changed his hair.

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What was a result of Byron's poor choice in chapter 7?

• He got his fingers burned by momma.

• He threw up all over the place.

• He got his head shaved by dad.

• He never got caught.

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How did Dad react while giving Byron his punishment?

• He was very sad because he didn't want to punish Byron.

• He was very angry because he yelled at Byron the whole time.

• He was very happy because he loved giving his sons haircuts.

• He was very calm because he just kept whistling and cutting Byron's hair.

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In chapter 8, what is the TT AB-700?

• A new cell phone

• A portable record player

• The new antenna for the Brown Bomber

• The phone number of Grandma Sands.

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How did Momma react to the Ultra-Glide?

• She was happy because she loved music.

• She was angry because she thought it was too expensive.

• She was indifferent; she didn't care that Mr. Watson bought it.

• She was calm because she knew it would make the trip go faster.

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Which sentence from chapter 8 proved Momma was angry about the Ultra Glide?

• "Byron, how many times have I said to you about saying ain't?" pg. 109

• "Momma went, 'Oh my God!' and gave Dad a dirty look, then walked back into the house." pg. 109

• "Joey squealed, 'Oh boy!'" pg. 109

• "Joey and Byron climbed into the car on either side of me."

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What is Kenny's favorite song to hear?

• "Yakkity Yak"

• "Under the Board Walk"

• any Nat King Cole songs

• "The National Anthem"

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What surprise was Kenny worried they were going to find out?

• They were getting a new car.

• Momma was going to have another baby.

• Dad was not part of the union any more.

• Kenny and Byron did not have to share a room any more.

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What was the actual surprise the family found out in chapter 8?

• Byron was going to spend the summer with Grandma Sands.

• Byron was going in to the military.

• Dad was taking a vacation from work.

• Byron could not set mouse traps in the back yard any more.

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Who is Grandma Sands?

• The neighbor who gave Joetta the angel.

• Wilona's mom

• Daniel's mom

• Kenny's Sunday school teacher

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