The Watsons Go to Birmingham Ch 1, p. 1-6

Where do the Watsons live?

• Birmingham, Alabama

• the Dadaab refugee camp

• Flint, Michigan

• Atlanta, Georgia

Why is the cold “coldest” to Momma?

• She's always cold.

• She's mean.

• She's from the south, where it's warmer than Flint.

Who does Momma call a “snake in the grass”? Why?

• The landlord because he also owns a pet store.

• The landlord, because he won't answer his phone.

• Dad

• Byron

Why does Dad think Momma should be glad she doesn’t live in the south now?

• It's too hot.

• Racism and segregation laws.

• Momma's family is mean to her.

What is the “Brown Bomber”? What does Dad tell Kenny and Byron to do to it before they can use it?

• The car - they have to wash it.

• The couch - they have to vacuum under it.

• The car - they have to scrape the ice off the windows.

How does the author introduce us to the Watson family? How does the author describe how they’re sitting? What does the description reveal about each character?

Why does Momma hide her mouth with her hand when she laughs? Ask your teacher to see the list of character traits. Choose one and Discuss how Momma's habit reveals the trait you choose.