Why does Dad ask Byron and Kenny to clean the ice off of the Brown Bomber?

• Their father is trying to distract them from being so cold, so he is giving them extra work to stay busy.

• Their father is strict with them and assigns them a lot of chores to do together.

• They need to drive the car to their Aunt’s house to stay someplace warm.

• The car might break down in the snow and ice.

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Which statement best describes the difference between Momma and Dad’s reactions to Byron getting his lips stuck to the car?

• Momma is upset, and Dad is angry at Bryon for making more trouble for the family.

• Momma is worried about her son, and Dad finds the situation funny.

• Dad doesn’t care, and Momma is angry at Byron.

• Both parents are worried about Byron.

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Which piece of text evidence best illustrates how Byron treats Kenny?

• “I’m serious Byron, I’m not doing that side too, and I’m only going to do half the windshield, I don’t care what you do to me.” (Page 7)

• “After I climbed out of the snowbank they started laughing and so did I.” (Page 9)

• “‘Byron,’ Momma said, gently wiping tears off his cheeks with the end of her scarf, ‘it’s O.K., sweetheart, how’d this happen?’ She sounded like she was going to be crying in a minute herself.” (Page 14)

• “Joey knew I was going to tease Byron so she sat there looking like I should be careful what I said.” (Page 19)

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Based on the events of Chapter 1, which statement best describes the Watson family?

• They are weird and get into lots of trouble.

• The parents often fight and don’t agree on how to raise their children.

• The family has some small conflicts, but overall they care about each other.

• They don’t have enough money for heat, and the siblings don’t care about each other very much.

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What is the main problem that Kenny faces in Chapter Two?

• Kenny has raggedy clothes.

• Kenny isn’t as popular as his big brother.

• Kenny doesn’t fit in with his peers at school.

• Kenny has a brother who is a bully to others at school.

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Reread the following passage from page 21:

“Larry turned my dollar over and over, and I started getting nervous. 

‘You know what, Kenny?’ 

‘What?’ I held my breath. 

‘This is some real strange stuff but I lost fifty cents over on Kennelworth yesterday and I bet my fifty cents got hooked up with someone else’s fifty cents and made this here buck.’ 

Whew! I let my breath go, smiled, and nodded.”

What does this evidence reveal about Kenny as a character?

• Kenny is unpopular.

• Kenny is always picked on, and it impacts his self-esteem.

• Kenny is afraid of being bullied and doesn’t stand up for himself.

• Kenny tries very hard to be liked by others, but doesn’t always understand how to make friends.

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In Chapter Two, what inference can you make about how Kenny views Byron?

• Kenny views Byron as a god and looks up to him for being feared and respected at school. He wishes he could be cool like Byron, and is jealous of Byron’s popularity. 

• Kenny knows that Byron’s popularity and school helps protect him from some bullying, but doesn’t expect Byron to do kind things for him out of affection for him.

• Kenny thinks Byron is a mean and cruel bully.

• Kenny thinks Byron is perfect.

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Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that Byron cares about Kenny?

• “His eyes locked on mine and I felt things start melting inside of me.” (Page 24)

• “I couldn’t believe it. I think Byron was proud of me!” (Page 25)

• “I hated it when By walked past and said, ‘Give my regards to Clark, Poindexter.’“ (Page 27)

• “I learned that the person who saved you, your personal saver, was sent by God to protect you and to help you out.” (Page 28)

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What lesson does Kenny learn in Chapter Three?

• Never trust anyone.

• True friends never hurt your feelings on purpose.

• You should always be kind to your true friends, and apologize for your mistakes.

• You should always treat someone the same way you do in private as you do in front of others. 

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Reread the following passage from page 34:

“‘How come your eyes ain’t lookin’ in the same way?’ I looked to see if maybe this was the start of some teasing but he looked like he really wanted to know. He wasn’t staring at me either, he was kind of looking down and kicking at the dirt with his raggedy shoes. 

‘It’s a lazy eye.’

He stopped kicking dirt and said, ‘Don’t it hurt?’ 

‘No.’

He said, ‘Oh,’ then kicked a little more dirt and hollered out, ‘Ooh, boy! Look at how fat that there is!’”

What does the above quote reveal about Rufus as a character?

• He isn’t used to being around people that are different from him. 

• He is an honestly curious person.

• He is trying to make fun of Kenny. 

• He is a very rude person.

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