The Watsons Go to Birmingham

We can assume at the end of chapter 5 that Byron: (Check two 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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TEKS.ELA.6.5F

TEKS.ELA.6.7B

Which character is telling the story?

• Byron

• Kenny

• Joetta

• Mrs. Watson

How does Byron explain to Kenny and Joey the reason for mama making them wear layers of garments?

• people from Birmingham have thin blood and often freeze to death and have to be picked up by dump trucks

• He compares it to traveling to the North Pole

• He explains that mama likes to have bragging rights over daddy in keeping the kids warm

• He tells them to get over it and that mom is just doing her job.

How does Wilona try to convince Byron to stop playing with matches near the beginning of chapter 5?

• She tells him about her experience of having her house catch fire as a child.

• She refuses to allow him to leave the house as punishment for his behavior.

• She burns his finger with the same matches he has been using to set fires in the bathroom.

• She burns his favorite toys.

Based on chapter 4, what character trait best describes Rufus?

• naive

• cautious

• sarcastic

• forgiving

According to 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

What main conflict later in the novel might the dinosaur war be foreshadowing?

• a fight at the school with Larry

• racial tensions when the Watsons go to Birmingham

• the disagreement mom and dad had about Moses in chapter one

• Kenny's difficulty reading

What is the primary setting of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• A) Flint, Michigan

• B) Birmingham, Alabama

• C) Atlanta, Georgia

• D) Detroit, Michigan

Which character is known for being mischievous and often gets into trouble?

• A) Kenny

• B) Joetta

• C) Byron

• D) Wilona

What historical event is depicted in 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• A) The Civil Rights March on Washington

• B) The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church

• C) The Montgomery Bus Boycott

• D) The Selma to Montgomery March