The Watsons Go To Birmingham Ch. 10

What is the first experience the children have in Chapter 10 that makes the South's differences real to them?

• They are introduced to an outhouse for the first time and told the Grandma Sands' house only has an outhouse.

• They are attacked by angry hillbillies at the first rest stop and must run to their car to get away from them.

• They stop in the Appalachian Mountains and are chased off the land by a huge bear.

In Chapter 10, Joey's secret is revealed. What hidden treasure did Joey take with her on the trip?

• Her favorite book.

• A picture of a white boy and a dog labeled Buster Brown.

• Her angel doll given to her by the neighbor.

Why have the family stopped on a dark, deserted road in the Appalachian Mountains in Chapter 10?

• Wilona (Momma) wanted to see the beauty of the mountains before they continued on.

• The car broke down as they were approaching their next rest stop.

• Daniel (Daddy) decided to drive the whole trip in one shot and the children needed a bathroom break.

What surprise do Kenny and Byron find at the rest stop in Ohio?

• there are no gas stations

• a $100 bill

• an outhouse outside

Why does Kenny ask for a second serving of Kool-Aid, even though it tastes bad to him?

• because it was his day to have peanut butter and jelly and Momma always puts too much peanut butter on the sandwich

• to be polite

• because he couldn't stop coughing

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.

What simile from Chapter 10 helps create a humorous image of the family?

• "...the air seemed slippery and cool as it blew on your hand."
• ""Byron acted like he was going to throw up."
• "I thought the Brown Bomber must look like a bug lying on its back with four skinny brown legs kicking and twitching to try to put it back on its feet."

In what state is the second break of the road trip?

• Ohio
• Tennessee
• Indiana

What does God's beard refer to?

• the air in Appalachia

• the darkness in Tennessee

• the mountains

What do Kenny and Byron think the "rednecks" and "hillbillies" (white people) are going to do to them?

• Beat them up

• Hang and eat them

• Ready Aim Fire!