Watson's Chapters 6-10

What can the reader infer about Byron after we learn that he made a little grave for the bird he killed?

• He knows a lot about birds

• He is afraid of getting into trouble

• He has a softer side to him

• He is a static character who stays the same

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Kenny and Byron have a complex relationship. The incident with the bird proved to Kenny that he…

• always knows just what Byron is going to do

• doesn't completely understand Byron and doesn't know why he does the things he does

• completely understands how mean and spiteful Byron is to him and to others like him

• doesn't know if his parents really love Byron

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

After he gets in trouble with the chemicals in his hair, what metaphor does Byron use to describe Kenny?

• He compares Kenny to a wolf

• He compares Kenny to a parrot

• He compares Kenny to an inmate

• He compares Kenny to a chihuahua

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Why do the Watsons go to Birmingham?

• To have Grandma Sands help Byron shape up

• To get away from cold weather

• To attend Grandma Sands' funeral

• To go to the museum

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

When Byron thinks that he is going to have to sign a welfare list for groceries, he is ____________________.

• Proud

• Embarrassed

• Afraid

• Intimidated

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

“Our very own drive-around record player!”

This new surprise for the Brown Bomber contributes to the setting of the novel by ___________________.

• encouraging the reader to research record players

• making the characters seem very happy and excited

• creating suspense for the reader

• introducing to the reader technology that was popular during the time that this story takes place

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following best describe Byron’s emotions when he finds out he has to go stay at Grandma Sand’s house for the summer?

• Determined

• Panicked

• Angry

• Relieved

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What were By and Kenny so surprised about with the rest stop in Ohio?

• It was a whites only restroom

• They didn’t have actual toilets

• It was nicer than places back in Flint

• There was nothing special about it

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What was the big surprise from dad for the Brown Bomber?

• A new hood ornament

• New seat covers

• A tape player

• An Ultra Glide record player

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does Dad mean by "touching God's beard"?

• They thought they were better than everyone

• He was describing how wonderful it felt to be in the crisp air and high mountains

• He was describing the people in Alabama

• He was making fun of Byron

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1