WorksheetsThe Watsons Go to Birmingham Ch. 9-15 Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins
Who narrates the novel?
Kenny Watson
Byron Watson
Daniel Watson
Wilona Watson
Who are the Watsons?
Kenny, Byron, Jane, Wilma, Danny
Kenny, Byron, Janie, Wilona, Danny
Kenny, Byron, Joetta, Wilona, Daniel
Kenny, Billy, Joetta, Wilona, Daniel
Why do the Watsons go to Birmingham?
To get away from cold weather
To go to the museum
To attend Grandma Sands' funeral
To have Grandma Sands help Byron shape up
Who makes a notebook planning the family's road trip?
Wilona Watson
Grandma Sands
Rufus
Buphead
Why did Mama put her hand over her mouth when she thought something was funny?
She had been raised that it was not proper for a lady to laugh.
She did not like the sound of her giggle and tried to stop it.
She had a gap between her front teeth and did not like for it to show.
She did not like to show her emotions.
Why does Byron have to sleep in his parents' room before the road trip?
His bed was dirty
He felt sick because of the trip.
His parents thought he might try to run away before the trip.
What was the name of Kenny's favorite song?
Yakety Yak
Blue Suede Shoes
Yummety Yum
Jingle Bells
Why is Kenny surprised by the houses in Birmingham?
a. They are all 2 story homes
b. There are very few homes in the town
c. Their homes look alot like Flint
d. They are all made out of logs
The most difficult part of Alabama for Kenny to get used to is...
the heat.
the rain.
the clouds.
the mountains.
Chapter 13
“Maybe it was the heat, maybe…it had sucked all the meanness and fun out of Byron.”
What kind of figurative language is this and why?
a. This is an onomatopoeia because the narrator is describing the sound of heat.
b. This is a simile because Byron’s mean and fun qualities are being compared.
c. This is personification because the heat is given human characteristics to take away the mean and fun qualities from Byron.
What was Kenny's first impression of Grandma Sands?
Surprised, he was expecting a troll.
Scared because she was exactly as he pictured.
He didn't have one, he was still asleep.
Who is Grandma Sands's dearest friend?
Daniel Watson
Larry Dunn
Buphead
Mr. Robert
What is the name of Mr. Robert's hunting dog?
a. Smoky
b. Toddy
c. Dora
d. Groot
With what kind of animal did Mr. Robert's hunting dog have an altercation with?
a. opposum
b. cat
c. squirrel
d. raccoon
What happened between Mr. Robert's hunting dog and the other animal?
a. The other animal led Mr. Robert's hunting dog into the woods.
b. The other animal led Mr. Robert's hunting dog into a trap.
c. The other animal chased Mr. Robert's hunting dog up a tree.
d. The other animal tried to drown Mr. Robert's hunting dog.
Me and Dad cracked up.
What does Kenny mean by cracked up?
They were literally cracking like egg shells.
They opened the car doors.
They laughed at something funny.
They opened the car windows.
Before going fishing, what does Grandma Sands warn her grandchildren to avoid?
Chandler Lake
Collier's Landing
Newbolt Square
Flint Drive
Why does Grandma Sands warn them to stay away from a certain place?
It has whirlpools, and there have been drownings.
It has a lot of snakes.
Criminals hang out there.
It has a lot of boat traffic.
What does Kenny do instead of fishing?
He goes to the church near Grandma Sands's house.
He goes shopping downtown.
He wades into the water where he has been told not to go.
He tries to catch a small alligator.
What does Kenny think he sees when he is in danger?
Winnie the Pooh
Grandma Sands
a police officer
The Wool Pooh
Who appears as an angel to help Kenny?
Mrs. Watson
Mrs. Davidson
Grandma Sands
Joetta
Who rescues Kenny?
Mr. Watson
Grandma Sands
Byron
Mr. Robert
How does Kenny's rescuer react after saving him?
He is angry at Kenny for getting hurt.
He cries and hugs Kenny.
He is concerned that Kenny will be injured.
He wants to go home to avoid any more problems.
Where did Joey go early Sunday Morning?
the park
the grocery store
the mall
Sunday School
Where did the bomb go off?
the church
the street
the house
the garage
When Kenny is at the church, what is he able to get from The Wool Pooh?
a shiny, black shoe
a tennis shoe
a hat
a white, ruffled sock
Who does Kenny believe took Joey?
A bad guy
The Wool Pooh
The Police
A neighbor
Why wouldn't Kenny look at Joey?
He thought she was an angel
He thought she was dead
He thought he was dreaming
He was scared
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 wanted to beat traffic out of the city.
In chapter 15 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963, where is the World-Famous Watson Pet Hospital located?
In Birmingham, Alabama
Behind the Watsons' couch
In the Watsons' basement
Why did Kenny hide behind the couch?
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 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.
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 smiles at his reflection in the mirror and goes to get his dinosaurs back from Rufus.
If you are insulted by someone, it means you've been ________________.
offended
pathetic
cruising
investigated
Pitiful also means ____________.
pathetic
insulted
thrilling
reputation
When you give up on something you __________________.
surrender
eavesdrop
determined
pathetic
Resolute and purposeful also mean ___________________.
mature
thrilling
determined
pathetic
If the baseball game is exciting, that means it is ___________.
surrender
haphazardly
mature
thrilling
A car that is drifting slowly down the street is ___________________.
surrendering
cruising
eavesdropping
pathetic
When you look into a problem, you _______________ it.
reputation
cruise
investigate
surrender
If you are interested in something it means you are a ____________ person.
haphazardly
pathetic
curious
reputation
You would say someone who acts grown up is very __________.
mature
determined
pathetic
offended
If you protect your name and status, you are protecting your _____________.
household
family
curiosity
reputation
When you spy on someone you are _______________________ on them.
investigating
eavesdropping
cruising
thrilling
True or false - Joey and Kenny had never seen Grandma Sands before.
True
False
True or False:
According to Byron, The Wool Pooh is Winnie the Pooh's evil twin brother.
True
False
True or False:
The church where Joetta goes to for Sunday school is bombed.
True
False
True or False:
The damage at the church was accidentally caused by a gas leak.
True
False
True or False:
The Watsons call the area under the stairs the Watson Pet Hospital.
True
False
What does the word "segregation" mean?
spread throughout
separating or isolating a specific group
listening secretly
changed for the better; improved
