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WorksheetsWatsons 13-15 Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
How did the mood change during the last three chapters (13-15)?
It went from sad at the beginning of the book, to happy at the end.
It went from serious at the beginning of the book, to scary at the end.
It went from funny at the beginning of the book, to serious at the end.
It went from tragic at the beginning of the book, to even more serious at the end.
What does Byron's refusal to go to Collier's Landing tell us about him?
He can't swim well.
He is willing to change his behavior.
He dislikes Kenny.
He is a troublemaker who will never change.
Why did Byron keep kissing the top of Kenny’s head at the end of Chapter 13?
He was afraid that Kenny was trapped in the church.
He knows Kenny has a headache and is trying to make him feel better.
He is trying to convince Kenny not to tell his parents about the incident.
He realized that Kenny could have actually died in the whirlpool.
Why does Kenny encounter the “Wool Pooh” in both chapters 13 and 14?
His favorite cartoon from his childhood is “Winnie the Pooh” so it makes him feel better.
He has trouble accepting the tragic events in his life and blames it on a make-believe character.
Byron told him about the “Wool Pooh” and he knows he can trust everything Byron says.
Kenny likes swimming in the water, so he doesn’t care if he enters a “Wool Pool” or not.
What does the Wool Pooh symbolize?
Punishment
Death
Responsibility
Fun
In Chapter 14, what does Kenny do when he arrives at the church?
He walks inside the church and sees all of the damage done by the bomb.
He waits outside with his parents.
He tries to help the firefighters.
He turns around and runs back home.
In paragraph #3 on page 184, Curtis writes, "He had on the same thing dad did, a T-shirt and pajama pants, but it looked like he was painting with red, red, paint." Why did the main "look" like he was painting with red, red, paint?
The man was a sloppy painter.
The man was covered in the child's blood.
The man had on a bright, red shirt.
The man spilled Kool Aid all over himself.
Why doesn't Kenny want to look at Joetta when he returns to Grandma Sands' house after the bombing?
He is afraid that she is dead and that the Wool Pooh has her.
He is mad at her for disappearing.
He knows she will be mad that he broke her shoe.
He thinks she will tell on him.
In chapter 15 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963, why did the Watson family come home early and leave on the night of the bombing?
Their favorite show was on that night and Grandma Sands didn't have cable.
They wanted to leave before Joetta found out about the bomb at their church.
They were afraid Byron would act out and seek revenge.
They wanted to beat traffic out of the city.
Why did the Watsons injured pets get better when they went behind the couch?
There were magic powers back there that healed them.
Kenny would sneak them nourishing food.
Joetta would go back there and take care of them.
The quiet, dark silliness allowed them peace and rest.
What does Byron do to help Kenny to leave the Watson Pet Hospital?
He offers to pour his cereal and milk.
He encourages Kenny to watch cartoons with him.
He reminds Kenny to change out of his PJs.
All of the above.
Why did Kenny hide behind the couch?
He had a bad cold and wanted the “pet hospital” to make him feel better.
He was afraid that Grandma Sands would want him to visit for the entire summer.
Byron told him that if he hid under the couch, he would be able to skip school for a few days.
He was hoping that the magic powers from the couch would help heal his trauma.
What causes Kenny to start crying when he is in the bathroom?
He sees his own face in the mirror.
Bryon is telling him he has been very bad.
He is worried about his safety.
He doesn't want to leave the Watson Pet Hospital.
What does Byron say that makes Kenny realize he has nothing to be ashamed of when they are talking in the bathroom?
Kenny should apologize to everyone for his behavior.
Because Kenny was born, he saved Joetta and was the only brave one to go into the church.
Kenny is a good kid and should just forget about everything.
Kenny needs to make more friends and have fun.
At the end of chapter 15 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963, how does the reader know that Kenny will be okay?
He tells his parents he's fine.
He writes a story about the Whool Pooh.
He starts a fight with his brother Byron.
He smiles at his reflection in the mirror and goes to get his dinosaurs back from Rufus.
