WorksheetsThe Watsons Go To Birmingham 1963 Ch. 6
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What makes Byron cry?
He failed a test.
His best friend moved away.
He killed a bird with a cookie.
The Watsons Go To Birmingham is told from what point of view?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
Which character tells the story?
Joetta
Byron
Kenny
Which Watson child is the oldest sibling?
Joetta
Byron
Kenny
Where do the Watsons live?
Detroit, Michigan
Birmingham, Alabama
Flint, Michigan
What can the reader infer about Byron after we learn that he made a little grave for the bird he killed?
He has a softer side to him.
He is afraid of getting into trouble.
He knows a lot about birds.
Kenny and Byron have a complex relationship. The incident with the bird proved to Kenny that he...
always knows what Byron is going to do.
doesn't completely understand Byron and doesn't know why he does the things he does.
doesn't know if his parents really love Byron.
When Byron thinks that he is going to have to sign a welfare list for groceries he is ________________.
proud
embarrassed
afraid
How does the author show Byron's soft side in chapter 6?
He cried when he accidentally killed the bird.
He only threw a few apples at Kenny.
He let Kenny sign for the groceries.
Which vocabulary word in our story means causing one to feel self-conscious or ill at ease?
peon
embarrassed
welfare
Which vocabulary word in our story means financial assistance given to an individual or family by the government?
embarrassed
peon
welfare
Which vocabulary word in our story means a person of low social status?
peon
welfare
embarrassed
Which vocabulary word in our story means looked or acted sad?
peon
pouted
embarrassed
Which vocabulary word in our story means eating loudly?
munching
peon
pouted
Who ended up signing for the groceries when By and Kenny went to the store for Momma?
Kenny
Mr. Mitchell
By
How did By get the Swedish cookies?
He stole them.
He signed for them without Momma and Dad knowing.
He paid cash for them.
How does Byron convince Kenny not to tell on him?
He tells Kenny that if Kenny tells then he will no longer look out for Kenny at school.
He tricks Kenny into eating some of the cookies too. So if Kenny tells on him Kenny will be in trouble too.
He threatens to beat Kenny up if he tells their parents that he has been purchasing treats without permission.
