The Watsons Go to Birmingham Quiz: Chapters 1-8

What is the main setting so far at the beginning of the story?

• Flint, Michigan

• Birmingham, Alabama

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Chicago, Illinois

Which character is known for getting into trouble and is considered the "juvenile delinquent" of the family?

• Byron

• Kenny

• Joetta

• Momma

What does Kenny's interaction with Rufus Fry reveal about Kenny's character development?

• It shows Kenny's willingness to make friends despite peer pressure.

• It highlights Kenny's initial reluctance to accept people who are different.

• It demonstrates Kenny's leadership qualities.

• It reveals Kenny's mischievous side.

What theme is explored through the interactions between Byron and Kenny?

• The challenges of growing up

• The importance of family

• You can't always get what you want.

• The impact of peer pressure

From whose point of view is the story told?

• Daniel Watson

• Byron Watson

• Kenny Watson

• Grandma Sands

Why do the Watsons decide to go to Birmingham?

• To get away from cold weather

• To go to the museum

• To attend Grandma Sands' funeral

• To have Grandma Sands help Byron shape up

Where is Mama originally from?

• New York

• Birmingham

• San Jose

• Maine

What can the reader infer about Byron after we learn that he made a little grave for the bird he killed?

• He knows a lot about birds

• He has a softer side to him

• He is afraid of getting into trouble

• He is a static character who stays the same

Kenny and Byron have a complex relationship. The incident with the bird proved to Kenny that he...

• always knows just what Byron is going to do

• completely understands how mean and spiteful Byron is to him and to others like him

• doesn't completely understand Byron and doesn't know why he does the things he does

• doesn't know if his parents really love Byron

Why does Byron call Kenny names like, "Poindexter", "Egghead", and "Professor"?

• They are all cartoon characters that remind Byron of Kenny

• He heard his parents calling Kenny those nicknames

• He read them in one of Kenny's books

• Kenny is very smart and an excellent student