The Watsons Go to Birmingham Ch. 11-12

What did Dad end up listening to that he once had vowed never to listen to?

• country music

• classical music

• R & B music

• Oldies

How did Byron describe Grandma Sands from what he could remember about her?

• most strict and stern person

• meanest and ugliest person

• oldest and sharpest

• oldest and smelliest

"Grandma Sand's voice popped like one of those big brown grocery bags being snapped open" is an example of what figurative language?

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Idiom

What job did Grandma Sands give Byron to do right away?

• feeding the chickens

• bringing in the firewood

• going to get the mail

• going to the store

Why was Momma a little upset about not stopping on the trip down?

• She was upset that all her planning was wasted.

• There were fun places she wanted to stop.

• She was tired from getting no sleep.

• She was worried about the car.

What did Kenny compare Birmingham to?

• a sauna

• a heater

• an oven

• a microwave

How did Mr. Robert save his dog?

• He killed the raccoon.

• He dragged him out of the water and used CPR.

• He chased away the raccoon.

• He helped the dog swim to the shore.

Who was the only one that seemed to be having fun in Birmingham?

• Momma

• Kenny

• Joetta

• Byron

What made Joetta and Kenny feel like they couldn't wake up?

• breakfast

• the sounds of Birmingham

• the heat

• the talking

What part of Grandma Sands reminded Kenny of The Wizard of Oz?

• her little house

• her evilness

• her looks

• her laugh