The Watsons go to Birmingham- 1963 Test

Where do the Watsons live?

• Atlanta, Georia

• Detroit, Michigan

• Flint, Michigan

• Birmingham, Alabama

What is the point of view of this novel?

• first person

• second person

• third person omnicient

• third person limited

Which of the following is NOT a theme statement for this novel?

• Life is not fair, but we must continue to live our lives.

• Family support can help through hard times.

• It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

• Though life has its challenges, with loved ones and friends, we can endure.

Why did the Watsons leave Alabama on the night of the bombing?

• Daniel Watson had to return to work.

• Joey was too upset about the bombing to stay.

• They did not want Joey to hear about the bombing.

• Kenny needed to be home to deal with his feeling of guilt.

Which of the following words best describe Grandma Sands?

• soft-spoken and gentle

• stern yet loving

• shy and awkward

• stubborn yet outgoing

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Kenneth and Byron?

• loving yet turbulent at times

• easy going and friendly

• unsupportive in all ways

• one-sided in that Byron does not love Kenneth

What historical event takes place in the story?

• The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist church in Birmingham

• The march on Washington

• The inauguration of Abraham Lincoln

Although Byron claims that he became sick because he ate too many cookies, his actions after killing the bird suggests that

• He feels proud because he has shown how tough he is.

• He is bothered by the fact that his aim was off in the previous attempts.

• He feels sick because the image of the dead bird was disgusting.

• He feels guilty because he killed an innocent bird.

How does Byron change when the Watsons arrive in Alabama?

• He uses his manners.

• He is more polite.

• He seems more content.

• All of the above.

Why do the Watsons travel to Alabama? Choose 2

• For a family vacation

• So that Byron could see how the south treats African Americans

• Kenny was being punished, and was going to live with Grandma Sands.

• Byron was being punished, and was going to live with Grandma Sands.