The Watsons Go To Birmingham Chapter 1-4

Why does Dad ask Byron and Kenny to clean the ice off of the Brown Bomber?

• Their father is trying to distract them from being so cold, so he is giving them extra work to stay busy.

• Their father is strict with them and assigns them a lot of chores to do together.

• They need to drive the car to their Aunt’s house to stay someplace warm.

• The car might break down in the snow and ice.

Which piece of text evidence best illustrates how Byron treats Kenny?

• “I’m serious Byron, I’m not doing that side too, and I’m only going to do half the windshield, I don’t care what you do to me.” (Page 7)

• “After I climbed out of the snowbank they started laughing and so did I.” (Page 9)

• “‘Byron,’ Momma said, gently wiping tears off his cheeks with the end of her scarf, ‘it’s O.K., sweetheart, how’d this happen?’ She sounded like she was going to be crying in a minute herself.” (Page 14)

• “Joey knew I was going to tease Byron so she sat there looking like I should be careful what I said.” (Page 19)

Based on the events of chapter 1, which statement best describes the Watson family?

• They are weird and get into lots of trouble.

• The parents often fight and don’t agree on how to raise their children.

• The family has some small conflicts, but overall they care about each other.

• They don’t have enough money for heat, and the siblings don’t care about each other very much.

Which statement best describes the difference between Momma and Dad’s reactions to Byron getting his lips stuck to the car?

• Momma is upset, and Dad is angry at Bryon for making more trouble for the family.

• Momma is worried about her son, and Dad finds the situation funny.

• Dad doesn’t care, and Momma is angry at Byron.

• Both parents are worried about Byron.

The cross country team didn’t listen to the coach’s rules about remaining in their hotel rooms the night before the championship race. They snuck out of the hotel and attempted to shorten the course for the next day’s race. They set off an alarm and were caught by their coach and the police.

The team was ___________________ because ______________________________________________________________

• delinquent

• punctual

• pouting

• hostile

When the children arrived at school and discovered that their beloved beehive had been destroyed in the storm, they couldn’t hide their sadness. Their teacher looked at her classroom full of puffy lower lips and tear-filled eyes and knew she had to try and create a new home for the bees.

The children were ___________________ because ___________________________________________________________

• hostile

• deliquent

• pouting

• reinforced

Reread the following passage from page 21:

“Larry turned my dollar over and over, and I started getting nervous.

‘You know what, Kenny?’

‘What?’ I held my breath.

‘This is some real strange stuff but I lost fifty cents over on Kennelworth yesterday and I bet my fifty cents got hooked up with someone else’s fifty cents and made this here buck.’

Whew! I let my breath go, smiled, and nodded.”

What does this evidence reveal about Kenny as a character?

• Kenny tries very hard to be liked by others, but doesn’t always understand how to make friends.

• Kenny is afraid of being bullied and doesn’t stand up for himself.

• Kenny is unpopular.

• Kenny is always picked on, and it impacts his self-esteem.

How does Kenny view Byron?

• Kenny knows that Byron’s popularity and school helps protect him from some bullying, but doesn’t expect Byron to do kind things for him out of affection for him.

• Kenny thinks Byron is perfect.

• Kenny views Byron as a god and looks up to him for being feared and respected at school. He wishes he could be cool like Byron, and is jealous of Byron’s popularity.

• Kenny thinks Byron is a mean and cruel bully.

Which piece of evidence best supports the idea that Byron cares about Kenny?

• “I hated it when By walked past and said, ‘Give my regards to Clark, Poindexter.’“ (Page 27)

• “I learned that the person who saved you, your personal saver, was sent by god to protect you and to help you out.” (Page 28)

• “I couldn’t believe it. I think Byron was proud of me!” (Page 25)

• “His eyes locked on mine and I felt things start melting inside of me.” (Page 24)

What is the main problem that Kenny faces in this chapter?

• Kenny has a brother who is a bully to others at school.

• Kenny doesn’t fit in with his peers at school.

• Kenny has raggedy clothes.

• Kenny isn’t as popular as his big brother.