The Watsons go to Birmingham (Chapters 7 & 8)

What did Byron do to his hair?

• Shaved it all off

• Used a perm to make it curly

• Chemically straightened it

• Dyed it blonde

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Which of the following nicknames does Momma NOT use for Byron in Chapter 7?

• Bozo

• Daddy Cool

• Daddy-o

• Bumphead

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In chapter 7, what animals did Byron compare Kenny to when discussing why Kenny was challenging him.

• Wolves and Chihuahuas

• Tigers and Bears

• Cows and Horses

• Peacocks and Parrots

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What punishment did Byron receive for his new hairdo?

• Daddy gave Byron a spanking.

• Byron isn't allowed to go to the school dance this weekend.

• Byron isn't allowed to hang out with Buphead anymore.

• Daddy shaved Byron's head.

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After they cleaned and shined up the Brown Bomber real good, what was the final piece that made it the "pinnacle of Western Civilization"?

• A new hood ornament

• A smelly green pine tree

• A flag for the back window

• A hula dancer for the dash

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In Chapter 8, what did Kenny and Daddy do together before anyone else was awake?

• shave

• eat cereal

• watch cartoons

• cook breakfast

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What was added to the Brown Bomber that even Byron was excited about?

• Tinted windows

• New floormats

• A record player

• Seat covers

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What was the first song played in the Watson's Brown Bomber?

• Around the Clock

• The Twist

• Under the Boardwalk

• Heard it Through the Grapevine

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What is the main reason the Watsons are traveling to Birmingham to see Grandma Sands?

• They miss her and want to visit.

• To join the protests going on in the area.

• They sold their house and needed someone to live for a while.

• They plan to leave Byron there as punishment for his recent behaviors

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"Momma and Dad had threatened to send Byron to Grandma Sands about a million times but we never thought it would happen."

What figurative language is present in this sentence?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

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