The Watson's Go to Birmingham Ch. 1-5

Front

What lesson did Mrs. Watson plan to teach Byron for playing Nazi parachute in the bathroom?

Back

She planned to burn his fingers.

Front

Who is Buphead in 'The Watson's Go to Birmingham'?

Back

Byron's friend.

Front

What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'Oh, Mom-ma! Hel' me! Geh me offa 'ere!'?

Back

a metaphor.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'huffing and puffing and patoohing'?

Back

onomatopoeia.

Front

What can be inferred about Rufus and his brother?

Back

Their family does not have a lot of money.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Watson's Go to Birmingham'?

Back

Family, racism, and growing up.

Front

What does Byron's character represent in the story?

Back

The challenges of adolescence and the struggle for identity.

Front

How does the author use humor in the story?

Back

To lighten serious themes and engage the reader.

Front

What is the significance of the setting in 'The Watson's Go to Birmingham'?

Back

It highlights the contrast between the North and South during the Civil Rights Movement.

Front

What role does the family dynamic play in the story?

Back

It showcases love, conflict, and the importance of family support.