Exploring Chapter 2 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham

The transcript narrates Kenny's experiences at Clark Elementary, where his brother Byron is a dominant figure. Kenny navigates school life with challenges like his reading talent and a lazy eye, which make him a target for teasing. Byron's influence provides some protection. A notable incident involves Kenny finding a dollar and dealing with Larry Dunn. The story also covers a bus ride where new kids join, highlighting social dynamics at school.

Why was Larry Dunn considered the king of the kindergarten to fourth grade?

• He was the best athlete.

• He was the smartest student.

• He was older and stronger than the other kids.

• He was the teacher's favorite.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What mistake did Kenny make when he found a dollar bill?

• He gave it to a teacher.

• He lost it on the way home.

• He spent it immediately.

• He showed it to Larry Dunn.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Kenny's love for reading affect his social life?

• It made him a teacher's pet.

• It caused other kids to tease him.

• It made him very popular.

• It had no impact.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Mr. Alums ask Kenny to read in front of the fifth-grade class?

• Langston Hughes passages.

• A science article.

• A history book.

• A math textbook.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How did Byron react when Kenny read in front of the class?

• He gave Kenny a dirty look.

• He ignored Kenny.

• He clapped for Kenny.

• He laughed at Kenny.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the main issue with Kenny's eye?

• It was too big.

• It was a different color.

• It was too small.

• It was lazy and didn't look straight.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What advice did Byron give Kenny about his lazy eye?

• To ignore it.

• To cover it with a patch.

• To look at people sideways.

• To wear glasses.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What unusual action did the bus driver take one day?

• He gave a speech to the students.

• He stopped to let two late kids on the bus.

• He drove past the school.

• He played music on the bus.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How did the other kids react to the new boys on the bus?

• They welcomed them warmly.

• They ignored them.

• They asked them questions.

• They made fun of them.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What did the bus driver say to the new boys after they were teased?

• To ignore the other kids.

• To get off the bus.

• To fight back.

• To sit next to Poindexter.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3