Exploring The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

Kenny and Byron experience their first night in the sweltering heat of Birmingham. The next morning, Kenny joins his father, Mr. Robert, and a dog named Toddy. Mr. Robert shares a story about Toddy's past hunting adventures. Inside, Kenny listens to his mother and grandmother's conversation, filled with memories and laughter. The family discusses various topics, including Mr. Robert's relationship with Grandma Sands, and plans for a fishing trip.

Why did Byron decide to sleep on the floor?

• He thought it was cooler on the floor.

• He wanted to avoid touching Kenny.

• He wanted to be closer to the fan.

• He was afraid of falling off the bed.

What did Mr. Robert say about the dog's ability to hunt?

• The dog had never been trained to hunt.

• The dog was scared of hunting.

• The dog was injured and couldn't hunt.

• The dog was too old to hunt.

What comparison did Dad make about himself and the dog?

• Both had become sick.

• Both had lost their desire to hunt.

• Both had lost their strength.

• Both had become lazy.

What did Mr. Robert claim about the raccoon?

• It had drowned the dog.

• It had attacked him.

• It had stolen his food.

• It was the biggest raccoon he had ever seen.

How did Mr. Robert save the dog from drowning?

• He used a rope to pull the dog out.

• He scared the raccoon away.

• He called for help.

• He pulled the dog out of the water and performed mouth-to-nose resuscitation.

What was Kenny's reaction to Mr. Robert's story about saving the dog?

• He thought it was unbelievable.

• He was impressed and thought it was cool.

• He was scared.

• He was indifferent.

What did Kenny's mother and grandmother talk about in the kitchen?

• People and events from the past.

• Their favorite recipes.

• The weather in Birmingham.

• Their plans for the future.

How did Kenny feel about his mother's behavior during the conversation with Grandma Sands?

• He was angry at her.

• He was confused by her.

• He was embarrassed for her.

• He was proud of her.

What did Kenny notice about Byron's behavior during the fishing trip preparation?

• Byron was arguing with Mr. Robert.

• Byron was complaining about the heat.

• Byron was trying to avoid going.

• Byron seemed to be enjoying himself.

What did Kenny think about the punishment of making Byron spend the summer in the heat?

• He thought it was too harsh.

• He thought it was appropriate.

• He thought it was not enough.

• He thought it was unnecessary.