The Watsons Go To Birmingham Ch. 10

What is the first experience the children have in Chapter 10 that makes the South's differences real to them?

• They are introduced to an outhouse for the first time and told the Grandma Sands' house only has an outhouse.

• They are attacked by angry hillbillies at the first rest stop and must run to their car to get away from them.

• They stop in the Appalachian Mountains and are chased off the land by a huge bear.

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In Chapter 10, Joey's secret is revealed. What hidden treasure did Joey take with her on the trip?

• Her favorite book.

• A picture of a white boy and a dog labeled Buster Brown.

• Her angel doll given to her by the neighbor.

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Why have the family stopped on a dark, deserted road in the Appalachian Mountains in Chapter 10?

• Wilona (Momma) wanted to see the beauty of the mountains before they continued on.

• The car broke down as they were approaching their next rest stop.

• Daniel (Daddy) decided to drive the whole trip in one shot and the children needed a bathroom break.

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What surprise do Kenny and Byron find at the rest stop in Ohio?

• there are no gas stations

• a $100 bill

• an outhouse outside

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Why does Kenny ask for a second serving of Kool-Aid, even though it tastes bad to him?

• because it was his day to have peanut butter and jelly and Momma always puts too much peanut butter on the sandwich

• to be polite

• because he couldn't stop coughing

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What were By and Kenny so surprised about with the rest stop in Ohio?

• It was a whites only restroom.

• They didn’t have actual toilets.

• It was nicer than places back in Flint.

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What simile from Chapter 10 helps create a humorous image of the family?

• "...the air seemed slippery and cool as it blew on your hand."
• ""Byron acted like he was going to throw up."
• "I thought the Brown Bomber must look like a bug lying on its back with four skinny brown legs kicking and twitching to try to put it back on its feet."

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In what state is the second break of the road trip?

• Ohio
• Tennessee
• Indiana

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What does God's beard refer to?

• the air in Appalachia

• the darkness in Tennessee

• the mountains

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What do Kenny and Byron think the "rednecks" and "hillbillies" (white people) are going to do to them?

• Beat them up

• Hang and eat them

• Ready Aim Fire!

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