The Watsons Go to Birmingham Test

Which event in the novel serves as a turning point for Byron's character development?

• His reaction to the church bombing

• His punishment for getting his lips stuck to the car mirror

• His encounter with Grandma Sands

• His decision to help Kenny after the Wool Pooh incident

What is the point of view of this novel?

• first person

• second person

• third person omnicient

• third person limited

Why do the Watsons travel to Alabama?

• For a family vacation

• So that they could see how the south treats African Americans

• Kenny was being punished, and was going to live with Grandma Sands.

• Byron was being punished, and was going to live with Grandma Sands.

Which character in the novel is most associated with providing comic relief?

• Joetta

• Grandma Sands

• Byron

• Kenny

All of the following words describe Kenneth except

• caring

• soft-hearted

• gullible

• overactive

Which of the following is part of the resolution of the novel?

• The Watsons travel to Grandma Sands' house.

• Byron helps Kenneth get over the trauma he has been through.

• Grandma Sands convinces Byron to move in with her.

• The Watson's pet dog dies.

What historical event takes place in the story?

• The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist church in Birmingham

• The march on Washington

• The inauguration of Abraham Lincoln

What is the significance of the Brown Bomber in the story?

• It signifies the family's financial struggles.

• It is a symbol of Byron's rebellious nature.

• It is a metaphor for Kenny's imagination.

• It represents the family's unity and journey.

At the end of the novel, why doesn't Kenny play dinosaurs with Rufus?

• Kenny felt that he was too good for Rufus?

• Rufus and Kenny had a big fight.

• Kenny found new friends.

• Kenny begins to feel that he was too mature for little kid games.

What role does the character of Grandma Sands play in the Watson family's journey?

• She serves as a catalyst for Byron's transformation.

• She is a symbol of the family's past struggles.

• She represents the family's financial stability.

• She provides comic relief during tense moments.