Review Watsons go to Birmingham Chapters 4-6 Questions & Vocab

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

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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

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In the beginning of Chapter 4, what's another reason why the Watsons are known as "The Weird Watsons"?

• Mama is always talking about moving back to Birmingham.

• Mama wraps the kids up like mummies to protect them against the cold weather.

• They sometimes ride on the back of the dumpster truck to get to school.

• Kenny plays with dinosaurs and pretends as though they represent a different family member.

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How is Kenny’s relationship with Joey different from his relationship with Byron?

• He and Joey have a friendly relationship, unlike his relationship with Byron.

• He bosses Joey around and treats her like Byron treats him.

• Joey is older and protects Kenny.

• Joey and Kenny don't talk to each other very much.

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As Byron kept beating Larry up, what did Kenny notice about Larry? (Check three that apply)

• Larry had holes in his shoes, covered with cardboard.

• Larry refused to fight back.

• Larry ran away from Byron.

• Larry refused to cry

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When Kenny tells Byron about Larry stealing his gloves, what does Byron do next?

• He confronts Larry to support Kenny.

• He apologizes to mama for being his bad behavior.

• He stops skipping school.

• He begins to share his sandwiches and other things with Rufus as well.

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Why does Byron make Kenny sign for the groceries?

• He doesn't want people to know he's on welfare.

• He's busy reading the comics.

• He doesn't want to talk to Mr. Mitchell.

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When Joey clings to Mom, in order to stop her from burning Byron, Mom: (Check 2 answers)

• laughs at her, and orders Joey to her room.

• tries to reassure Joey that she does not want to hurt Byron.

• leaves the room again to get Dad to help her burn Byron.

• educates Joey that Byron should learn that starting fires in the house is not OK.

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We can assume at the end of this chapter that Byron: (Check three that apply)

• was disciplined by Dad.

• learned his lesson to not start anymore fires in the house.

• was actually burned by the matches from Mom.

• will forever hate his Mom and Dad after this incident.

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Which character is telling the story?

• Byron
• Kenny
• Joetta
• Mrs. Watson

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