Watsons Go to Birmingham Vocabulary

What is the meaning of 'Hoodlum' as used in 'Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• A) A person who engages in criminal activities or mischief.

• B) A person who is very focused and can be influenced easily.

• C) A small or younger person, often used affectionately.

Fill in the blank: 'Jive' can mean deceptive or misleading talk, or to ______ in a lively way.

• dance

• sing

• talk

• run

What does 'Eavesdrop' mean in 'Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• To secretly listen to a conversation.

• To move quickly or make a high-pitched sound.

• To laugh in a sly or suppressed way.

Fill in the blank: 'Discrimination' refers to unfair treatment of a person or group based on their ______.

• race, gender, or other characteristics

• favorite color

• hobbies

• choice of pet

What is 'Pantomime' as described in 'Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• A performance or expression using gestures and body movements without speech.

• A small, short fight or struggle.

• Searching through something in a disorganized way.

Fill in the blank: To be 'Hypnotized' means to be in a ______-like state where a person is very focused and can be influenced easily.

• trance

• sleep

• dream

• meditative

What does 'Peewee' mean in 'Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• A) A small or younger person, often used affectionately.

• B) Deliberately cruel or violent.

• C) Feeling pleased with one's achievements or qualities.

Fill in the blank: 'Innocent' means not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; pure or ______.

• naive

• guilty

• corrupt

• deceitful

What is the meaning of 'Vicious' in 'Watsons Go to Birmingham'?

• Deliberately cruel or violent.

• To be tricked or deceived.

• Spinning or rotating rapidly, usually in a graceful or playful manner.

Fill in the blank: 'Whiz' means to move quickly or make a ______-pitched sound.

• high

• low

• soft

• dull