Me and Uncle Romie

At the beginning of the passage, what does James think about Uncle Romie's artwork.

• It sounds easy

• It sounds ugly

• It sounds important

• It sounds meaningful

At first, how does James feel about Uncle Romie?

• He fears and dislikes his uncle intensely.

• He feels an instant connection with his uncle.

• He wishes he could be as talented as his uncle.

• He feels he and his uncle have nothing in common. 

Why does Uncle Romie usually close his studio door? 

• because he is angry with Aunt Nanette

• because he doesn't want to be disturbed

• because he is unhappy about James' visit

• because he fears somenoe will copy his work

Why is first-person point of view important in the sentences below?
I saw saxophones, birds, fire escapes. and brown faces. "It's Harlem," I thought. "The people, and the stoops." Looking at Uncle Romie's paintings, I could feel Harlem, its beat and bounce.

• It is the only way to describe art accurately.

• It shows how James feels about his uncle's art.

• It shows how Uncle Romie feels about his art.

• It is the only way to describe Harlem accurately. 

Why did Aunt Nanette have to leave before James' birthday?

• She went to the hospital to have surgery.

• She had to go help a sick friend.

• An old aunt died.

When was Uncle Romie a star baseball pitcher?

• in elementary school

• in high school

• in college

What happens when James and Uncle Romie have breakfast together?

• They have an argument.

• They learn about each other.

• Uncle Romie teaches James how to paint. 

• James tells Uncle Romie he wants to go home. 

Which sentence describes a change in the way James feels about Uncle Romie?

• "My  Uncle Romie stayed hidden away in his studio."

• "Lying in the dark, I heard heavy foot steps in the hall."

• "It turns out Uncle Romie knows all about baseball - he was even a star pitcher in college."

• "Uncle Romie didn't know about cakes or baseball games or anything except his dumb old paintings."

Where did Uncle Romie spend most of his time?

• on the fire escape

• at his art show

• on the flights of stairs

• in his studio

Which of the following is an opinion from the story?

• James visited a neighborhood called Harlem.

• Uncle Romie lived in New York City.

• B.J.was the greatest train watcher.

• Aunt Nanette made a birthday cake.