WorksheetsWatsons Go to Birmingham, Chapter 12
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The most difficult part of Alabama for Kenny to get used to is...
the heat.
the rain.
Mr. Robert.
Grandma Sands.
Why didn't Byron and Kenny sleep well at Grandma Sands' house?
The dog barked all night long.
Joetta kept waking them up.
They had to sleep on the floor and it was too cold.
They had to share a bed and were sweating like two pigs.
When Kenny joins the other men outside, what does Byron accuse Kenny of regarding the bed?
peeing the bed.
sweating too much on the bed.
kicking him off the bed.
tossing and turning too much on the bed.
What is the name of Mr. Roberts's hunting dog?
Smoky
Toddy
Dora
Groot
What drags Mr. Roberts's dog into a lake?
an alligator
an anaconda
a raccoon
another dog
What happened between Mr. Roberts's hunting dog and the other animal?
The other animal led Mr. Robert's hunting dog into the woods.
The other animal led Mr. Robert's hunting dog into a trap.
The other animal chased Mr. Robert's hunting dog up a tree.
The other animal tried to drown Mr. Robert's hunting dog.
Who rescued Mr. Roberts's dog?
Grandma Sands
Mr. Roberts
a raccoon
the dog rescued himself
How did they save the dog? Check all that apply.
They jumped into the water.
They were saved by the dog.
Dragged the dog back to shore.
Gave the dog mouth-to-mouth to get him to breathe.
Mom seems to be getting confused / annoyed by Grandma Sands. Why?
Grandma is telling her what to do.
Grandma wants a new husband for her.
Birmingham isn't what it used to be.
Birmingham is becoming more of a dangerous place to live.
According to Kenny about Grandma Sands, what was now "getting used to that", when it seemed annoying to him at first?
her laugh
her no teeth
her weight
her height
We can assume that Mr. Robert is very ____ to Grandma Sands. Check all that apply.
friendly
important
mean
indifferent
During this conversation from #11, what level of comfortability does Mom have with this?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Uncomfortable
How does Grandma Sands justify her relationship with Mr. Robert to Mom? Select 2 answers.
Everything changes over time.
She is using him to get back at her daughter.
She is using him to pay for her home.
Her husband has been gone for a very long time.
Dad invites, then takes the kids ____, so Grandma and Mom can talk.
for a drive
a walk around the neighborhood
to the lake
to their room
At the end of chapter 12, Byron is laughing and joking with the adults seeming like he is having a good time. What can you infer about this?
Byron is actually planning on moving to Alabama because he likes it so much.
Byron is planning on running away from Grandma Sands' house when the family leaves.
Byron is starting to grow up and beginning to act like a mature young man.
Byron is afraid that his parents will send him somewhere worse if he misbehaves.
