Exploring Chapter 10 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

What was unique about the Ohio rest stop the Watson family visited?

• It had a playground.

• It was made out of giant logs.

• It had modern bathrooms.

• It was located in a city.

Why did Byron refuse to use the outhouse?

• He thought it was too small.

• He was afraid of getting sucked down.

• He preferred indoor plumbing.

• He didn't like the smell.

What did the family do with the Kool-Aid that Mama made?

• They gave it to other travelers.

• They secretly dumped it.

• They saved it for later.

• They drank it all.

What did the narrator find in Joey's shoe?

• A coin

• A small toy

• A picture of a little white boy

• A piece of candy

What was Dad's plan for the trip to Alabama?

• To stay in motels along the way

• To take a scenic route

• To drive straight through without telling Mom

• To stop frequently for breaks

How did the family feel when they reached the Appalachian Mountains at night?

• Excited

• Scared

• Bored

• Relieved

What did the narrator compare the brown bomber to while driving down the mountain?

• A boat

• A race car

• A bug lying on its back

• A spaceship

What did the family notice about the air in the Appalachian Mountains?

• It was hard to breathe.

• It was very cold.

• It smelled like flowers.

• It was very clean.

What did the narrator think about the stars in the Appalachian Mountains?

• The stars were moving.

• The stars were brighter than usual.

• There were fewer stars than usual.

• The stars were the same as in the city.

What did Dad say the family was doing as they drove through the mountains?

• Tickling God's beard

• Flying through the clouds

• Racing the wind

• Chasing the stars