Exploring Chapter 9 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

What does Kenny find surprising when he wakes up on Sunday morning?

• His mom is cooking breakfast

• Byron is already awake

• The front door is open

• The cartoons are on TV

Why does Dad believe Byron needs to go to Alabama?

• To learn about the racial tensions in the South

• To go on a vacation

• To attend a new school

• To visit relatives

What does Kenny reflect on during his conversation with Dad?

• The responsibilities of adulthood

• His friends in Flint

• His favorite cartoons

• His school grades

Why did Dad buy a record player for the trip?

• To record their journey

• To avoid listening to hillbilly music

• To play educational tapes

• To entertain Joey

What gift does Mrs. Davidson give to Joey?

• A necklace

• A book

• A doll

• An angel figurine

How does Joey feel about the angel figurine?

• She is indifferent

• She thinks it looks like her

• She feels it doesn't resemble her

• She loves it

What is Byron's attitude towards the trip to Alabama?

• Angry

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Nervous

What does Mama meticulously plan for the trip?

• The route and stops

• The games to play

• The music to listen to

• The clothes to wear

What does Dad joke about regarding the South?

• The food

• The weather

• The radio stations

• The hospitality

What does Kenny do to annoy Byron during the trip?

• Calls him 'lipless wonder'

• Counts cows

• Sings loudly

• Mocks his mother