Watsons Go to Birmingham Review

The main character, and the narrator of this story is: ____.

• Byron

• Joey

• Kenny

• Mom and Dad

In terms of age, Kenny is the ____ child of the Watson family.

• oldest

• youngest

• adopted

• middle

The setting (where) of the story is / are in: (Check all that apply).

• Flint, Michigan

• Mobile, Alabama

• Detroit, Michigan

• Birmingham, Alabama

The setting (when) of the story is in:

• the past: 1963

• the past: 1966

• the present

• the future

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

• unsupportive and combative, all the time

• easy going and friendly, most of the time

• difficult at times, helpful at other times

• Kenny is friendly, Byron is mean, all the time

Throughout the story, Kenny views Byron with both ____ and ____.

• anger, jealousy

• determination, grief

• fear, admiration

• sadness, pity

How are the Watsons parents presented? Check all that apply.

• Mom is loving, and would do anything to support them.

• Dad works hard, and he should be respected.

• Mom provides the best home for her family, and is organized.

• Dad includes his children in family activities, and would discipline when necessary.

Byron is not "all bad" because he: (Check all that apply).

• saved Kenny at Collier's Landing.

• ran into the burning church, looking for Joey.

• gave a bird a funeral.

• consoled Kenny when he felt guilty about what happened at the church.

Kenny is not "all good" because he: (Check all that apply).

• laughed at Rufus, when he was being bullied on the bus.

• failed to follow the rules to not swim at Collier's Landing.

• joined Buphead and Byron to bully Cody.

• refused to go into the church to rescue Joey.

The Brown Bomber: (Check all that apply).

• had the Ultra-Glide to play music.

• window was when Byron's mouth was stuck frozen to it.

• was driven to and from Birmingham.

• was Dad's nickname for himself back in the day.