Me and Uncle Romie

Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?

• Harlem

• Chicago

• The Caribbean

Why does James go to spend some time in New York?

• James has always wanted to spend time with his uncle

• James is tired of summers at home in North Carolina

• James's mother needs rest because she is expecting twins

In James's view, how is New York different from North Carolina?

• It is hot in the summer

• It has many tall buildings

• The kids there are unfriendly

What happens after James visits Romie's art studio?

• James starts to help Romie in the studio

• Romie decides to go to North Carolina

• James and Romie become friends

How does James change during the story?

• He does not appreciate his parents at first, but then he really misses them

• At first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he is disappointed by his uncle's works

• At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but then he gets to like them

Why does Uncle Romie stay hidden away in his studio?

• He is getting ready for a big show

• He is very shy

• He does not like children

What does the word collage mean?

• A work in which different materials are pasted on a flat surface

• An activity in which old paintings are cut up and recycled

• A description of an artist who copies the works of others

What does the word swarms mean?

• Nests

• Large groups

• Neat lines

What does strutting mean?

• Walking nervously

• Flying rapidly

• Walking proudly

Which word means almost the same as swarms?

• Ideas

• Crowds

• Memories