Watson's go to Birmingham Chapter 6

Why did Mama send Byron and Kenny to Mitchell's grocery store?

• To get some free food from the welfare program

• To buy a half-gallon of milk, a loaf of bread, and a small can of tomato paste

• To practice their shopping skills

• Because she was too busy cooking spaghetti sauce

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What did Byron realize when Mama told them to go to Mitchell's and sign the welfare list?

• That they weren't as poor as he thought

• That their family was on welfare

• That Mitchell's had a good selection of groceries

• That Mama was in a bad mood

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How did Mama react when Byron complained about having to sign the welfare list?

• She calmly explained it to him

• She ignored his complaint

• She yelled at him and threatened to kick him out

• She started crying

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What did Byron do to avoid having to go up to the register and sign the welfare list?

• He hid in the comic book aisle

• He made Kenny go up and sign it instead

• He told Mr. Mitchell they didn't need to sign the list

• He persuaded Mama to let them pay with cash

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What did Mr. Mitchell do when Kenny told him they needed to sign the welfare list?

• He refused to let them buy the groceries

• He scolded them for being on welfare

• He asked them questions about their family's financial situation

• He kindly explained the process and got the welfare card for them

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What did Byron realize about the 'welfare food' they had been eating at home?

• That it was actually pretty good

• That it was much better than regular food

• That it was food from the welfare program, not their regular groceries

• That there was nothing wrong with it

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Why was Byron initially excited when he found out they were on the welfare program?

• Because he thought it meant they could get free food

• Because he didn't have to go shopping with Mama anymore

• Because he thought it would make their family look poor

• Because he thought it would get Mama in trouble

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What happened when Byron started pelting the bird with the Swedish cream cookies?

• The bird flew away unharmed

• The bird attacked Byron

• The bird was knocked out of the sky by the cookie

• The bird didn't react at all

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How did Byron react after successfully hitting the bird with the cookie?

• He laughed and threw more cookies at it

• He felt proud of his aim

• He started to cry and got sick

• He ran away in fear

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What did Byron do after the bird was killed?

• He buried the bird and made a small grave for it

• He brought the bird home to show his family

• He left the bird where it fell and walked away

• He took the bird and tried to revive it

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