The Watsons Go To Birmingham - Ch 7 - 9 - TEST

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 has a softer side to him

• He is afraid of getting into trouble

• He is a static character who stays the same

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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

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

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

• doesn't know if his parents really love Byron

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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What new addition did their dad buy for their car?

• new seats

• new mirrors

• a record-player

• a bumper sticker

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.3.3

What did Kenny’s mother want to do when she found Byron playing with matches?

• She wanted to burn him with matches, so he wouldn’t do it again.

• She wanted to forgive him, but father didn’t want to.

• She asked Larry Dunn to punish him.

• She wanted to whip him with a belt.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What did Byron kill the bird with?

• A rock

• A stick

• A Swedish Crème cookie

• Byron did not kill a bird

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

Who inspired Byron to change his hair?

• Larry Dunn

• Kenny Watson

• Buphead

• Mrs. Watson

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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What did Byron’s dad do for a punishment?

• Byron’s dad grounded him for a week.

• Byron’s dad made him write Kenny a nice letter.

• Byron’s dad made Byron babysit his sister Joetta.

• Byron’s dad shaved Byron’s head.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

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Read these lines from the novel.

1. Kenny: “I guess you really showed them didn’t you? Boy they were begging you to talk, weren’t they, Daddy-o?”

2. Dad: “Well, judging by the condition of your hair I wouldn’t say thinking is one of your strong suits.”

3. Dad: “Before I dazzle you with the symphonic sound of this unit, let me point out some of its features.”

4. Momma: “We thought since this was the last night you were going to be spending in Flint for a while that you might like to sleep in our room tonight.”

Which is the correct order that these lines took place in the novel?

• 1, 2, 4. 3

• 2, 3, 4, 1

• 2, 1, 3, 4

• 3, 4, 2, 1

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What lesson did Byron learn during these chapters?

• “Listening to music is fun.”

• “Friends are really important in times of need.”

• “If you work hard, you can become anything you want.”

• “You can only push people so far before you end up in big trouble.”

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

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CCSS.RL.4.2

Based on information from the novel, why did the children think their parents would NEVER send Byron to Alabama?

• Because the weather is too hot and humid.

• Because Grandma Sands was too elderly.

• Because Grandma Sands was too strict.

• Because Dad was unwilling to drive that far.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

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