The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Chapter 9-11

Why do Mr. and Mrs. Watson think it will be good for Byron to spend some time in Alabama?

• The pace of life is faster and will give him more temptations.
• The pace of life is slower and will remove some temptations for him.
• Byron wants to go spend some time with his Grandma.
• They think Grandma needs help from Byron.

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Why is Joetta not completely satisfied with the angel that Mrs. Davidson gives her?

• The angel is white.
• The angel does not have a halo.
• The angel has black hair and green eyes.
• She needs to bring the angel back to Mrs. Davidson after her trip.

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From where does the title of the book come?

• A newspaper article 
• The title of Mr. Watson's notebook
• The title of Mrs. Watson's notebook

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What surprises the Watson family at the rest stop in Tennessee?

• The number of stars they can see
• It is an outhouse
• There are no vending machines
• People are camping out there

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Why is Kenny surprised by the house in Birmingham?

• The houses look like log cabins
• The houses look like the ones in other countries
• The houses look like the ones in Flint
• The houses all have two front doors

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What does Grandma Sands look like?

• She is tall and thin.
• She has dark hair and a double chin.
• She looks like Mr. Watson.
• She is very small and frail.

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What kind of music must the Watson family listen to when the Ultra-Glide stops working?

• Rock and Roll
• Hip Hop
• Classical
• Country and Western

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Who is Mr. Watson surprised to meet in Grandma Sands house?

• Mr. Smith, Grandma Sand's brother
• Mr. Robert, Grandma Sands' boyfriend
• Mr. Robert, Grandma Sands' uncle
• Mr. Robert, Wenona's old boyfriend

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How does Mr. Watson alter Mrs. Watson's travel plans?

• Mr. Watson keeps driving and does not stop where she had planned.
• Mr. Watson takes "side trips" to see points of interest.
• Mr. Watson takes another road than the one she planned.
• Mr. Watson stops more often to see the sights.

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What does Kenny expect to occur between Byron and Grandma Sands after he first sees Byron and Grandma Sands together in Birmingham?

• Kenny thinks Grandma Sands will keep Byron in line.

• Kenny thinks Byron will run away from Grandma Sands.

• Kenny thinks Byron will like Grandma Sands and do anything she wants.

• Kenny thinks Byron will run all over Grandma Sands and she will not be able to control him.

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