The Watsons Go to Birmingham-Chapters 6-10

In chapter 6, after By heard Kenny and Mr. Mitchell talking at the register about how the groceries would be paid for, By started taking advantage of it. What did By do?

• Byron bought two gallons of milk and two loaves of bread so he didn't have to walk back to Mr. Mitchell's as often.

• Byron paid the bill for his mom and dad with his birthday money.

• Byron bought a few bags of Swedish Cremes at Mr. Mitchell's store without permission.

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In chapter 7, what did Byron do that lead Mr. Watson to shave his head?

• Byron put chemicals in his hair which made it reddish brown and straight.

• Byron let Buphead give him a mullet with lightning bolts on the sides.

• Byron dyed his hair yellow and had it cut into a mohawk.

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At the end of chapter 7, after Byron was sent to sweep the bathroom and then to his room andJoey and Kenny were sent outside, who did Mama and Daddy call?

• Grandma Sands

• Grandpa Watson

• Grandma Watson

• Grandpa Sands

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Even though the Watsons were fixing up and cleaning the Brown Bomber, what was the major addition that the family LOVED?

• the pine scented air freshener

• the Ultra-Glide

• the new tires

• the new antenna

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Why were the Watsons fixing up and cleaning the Brown Bomber?

• They were going to Disney World in Florida.

• They were heading on a trip to Hershey Park in Pennsylvania.

• They were going to a rodeo in Dallas, Texas.

• They were heading to Birmingham, Alabama to drop Byron off for the summer.

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Why do Mr. and Mrs. Watson think it will be good for Byron to spend some time in Alabama?

• The pace of life is faster and will give him more temptations.
• The pace of life is slower and will remove some temptations for him.
• Byron wants to go spend some time with his Grandma.
• They think Grandma needs help from Byron.

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In chapter 9, Mr. Watson helps Kenny understand why they're sending Byron to Grandma Sands house to live for a while. What does Mr. Watson explain to Kenny?

• Mr. Watson explains that Byron will go to a boarding school in Birmingham which will teach Byron how to act right.

• He explains how Byron is old enough to understand what's going on in the world and he needs to learn to stay out of trouble.

• Mr. Watson explains that Byron needs to learn that his choices will lead him to quit the football team and get a job.

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In chapter 9, why did Mr. and Mrs. Watson make Byron bunk with them the night before they were leaving for Birmingham?

• They heard he was going to sneak out of the house and run away.

• They wanted to make sure he got a good night's sleep before their long trip.

• They had a huge surprise for him the next morning and they wanted to give it to him as soon as he woke up.

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What was the name of Mama's notebook she created for the trip? (page 133)

• "Birmingham, Here Come the Weird Watsons-1963"

• "The Weird Watsons Road Trip to Birmingham-1963"

• "The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963"

• "By's Trip to Shape Up"

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