The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963 Chapters 7-10 (Check #3)

In chapter 7, Byron gets a conk. How is Momma's response to Byron's new hairstyle different than her response when By played with matches?

• Momma told Byron she liked the style but not the new color it had changed to.
• Momma calmly grabbed a scissors and told Byron to have a seat.
• Momma just tells By to wait until his dad gets home.
• Momma was so angry with By she silently shook her head and pointed toward Byron's bedroom door.

When Byron got a conk, what was his punishment?

• He was grounded for a week.
• Dad cut his hair off and shaved his head.
• He couldn't see Buphead for a month.
• He had to clean the kitchen for a month.

Which quotation best illustrates a conflict between Kenny and Byron?

• "I loved times like this when Byron was about to really get it and couldn't pay me back for teasing him."
• "He didn't say anything to me, he didn't even give me a dirty look."
• "I tried so hard to go tell on By, but all I could do was sit on the next-to-the-last step and hold my ear as tears jumped out of me eye."
• "Poor Byron. If he's have known how far his ears stuck out to the side, I bet he never would have gotten that butter!"

How is Kenny and Byron's interaction in chapter 7, similar to the "Lipless Wonder" event in chapter 1?

• Kenny is upset that Byron has hit him, and gets away with it.
• Kenny is making fun of Byron for his poor choice, which makes Byron angry.
• Byron has done something to his face in both events and Kenny tries to get him help.
• Kenny is seeing how much he can get away with before his parents get angry at him.

What is the Ultra Glide?

• A swing
• A sled
• The Watson family car
• A record player

"I knew she (Momma) was using Byron as an excuse to come back out and see what was going on. I guess all the laughing and fun we were having made her want to join in. Now that she was back Dad started really cutting up." What does this quote show us about the Watson family?

• They don't have a lot of money, but they always work hard to get things that they need.
• They often use humor and fun to make the best of situations.
• Momma and Dad fight a lot but always make up.
• They change their minds easily.

Which piece of evidence best explains why Byron is going to live with Grandma Sands?

• "You joined that gang...There's just too much, Byron. We can't have all this nonsense going on."
• "Shes says that stuff on TV isn't happening around her."
• "We had heard so many horrible stories about how strict Grandma Sands was."
• "We all heard him say, real clear, the S word."

What is Kenny's favorite song to play on the Ultra-Glide?

• Under the Boardwalk
• Sweet Home Alabama
• Yakety Yak
• Anything by Lawrence Welk

Why didn't Joetta like the gift from Mrs. Davidson?

• The angel was fragile.
• The angel had a dimple.
• The angel was chubby.
• The angel was white.

What does Dad mean by, "He's got to realize the world doesn't have a lot of jokes waiting for him." in chapter 9?

• Growing up in a racist world will require Byron to have more serious experiences than he is used to.
• Byron must know that most adults don't have a sense of humor, so Byron needs to learn to be serious.
• Being immature and joking around won't help Byron get a good job when he is older.
• Byron thinks the world is a peaceful place, and he is wrong.