Me & Uncle Romie: Understanding Characters

Read pg. 232 - How is James feeling on the passenger train that's headed to New York City to visit his aunt & uncle?

• happy, excited, joyful

• nervous, concerned, worried

• angry, furious, upset

Read pg. 233 - Aunt Nanette mentions to James that they're headed "home." What is James thinking when his aunt says this is home?

• That it's NOTHING like the home he knows.

• That it's a lot like his actual home.

• That he's excited to be there.

Read pg. 233 - What type of artist is Uncle Romie?

• Painter

• Sculptor

• Collage artist

• Musician

Read pg. 234 - What does James say when he is describing Uncle Romie's voice?

• "Uncle Romie's voice was deep and loud, like thunder."

• "Uncle Romie's voice was soft and quiet, like a mouse."

• "Uncle Romie's voice was high and raspy, like a goose."

What are some of the things James does (actions) in the last paragraph on pg. 234?

• He's walking and says hello to people sitting on their front porches.

• He's hanging out with Uncle Romie and painting a picture.

• He joins a kickball game and eats ice cream to cool off after.

How does James describe how he feels at the end of

pg. 234?

• He feels as happy as a clam.

• He feels like he's on top of the world.

• He feels very lonely.

• He feels lost and worried.

Read pg. 238 - What are some things that James says he likes to do back home?

• Ride the ferry boat and climb the Empire State Building

• Window-shop at fancy stores and eat hot dogs

• Play stickball with kids and run through the water from the fire hydrant

• Go to baseball games and watch trains

So far in the story, how is James's relationship with his aunt & uncle different?

Choose the best TWO answers.

• James gets along with Uncle Romie a lot more than Aunt Nanette.

• James spends a lot more time with Aunt Nanette doing fun activities around the city.

• James doesn't spend much time with Uncle Romie.

• James does not like spending time with Aunt Nanette.

Read pg. 236 - What causes James to become very upset on his birthday? Select ALL that apply.

• Aunt Nanette leaves town.

• Uncle Romie leaves town.

• He misses his parents.

• Uncle Romie made a mess in his studio.

Read pg. 237 - What does Uncle Romie & James find out they have in common. Select ALL that apply.

• They are both from New York City.

• They both like pepper jelly.

• They are both good painters.

• They both spent a lot of time in North Carolina

  growing up.