Byron's Lessons and Winter Challenges

The transcript narrates the story of the Watson family, focusing on Mama's fear of cold weather and her insistence on over-bundling her children, Kenny and Joey, for school. The children struggle with the excessive clothing, leading to teasing from peers. Byron, their older brother, teases them but also shares a fantastical story about garbage trucks collecting frozen people to explain Mama's actions. Kenny shares his gloves with his friend Rufus, but they are stolen by a bully, Larry Dunn. Byron confronts Larry, retrieving the gloves and teaching him a lesson.

Why does Mama insist on the children wearing so many layers of clothing?

• She is following school rules.

• She believes the cold can be deadly.

• She wants them to exercise more.

• She wants them to look fashionable.

What does Kenny enjoy about helping Joey with her winter clothes?

• The smell of her hair products.

• The chance to skip class.

• The ability to show off his strength.

• The opportunity to play with her.

What story does Byron tell Joey to explain the need for wearing many clothes?

• A story about a snowstorm.

• A tale of frozen people and garbage trucks.

• A legend about a cold monster.

• A myth about magical coats.

How do Kenny and Rufus manage with only one pair of gloves?

• They avoid going outside.

• They use socks as gloves.

• They share one glove each.

• They take turns wearing them.

What does Larry Dunn do with Kenny's gloves?

• He sells them.

• He gives them back.

• He paints them black.

• He throws them away.

How does Byron retrieve Kenny's gloves from Larry Dunn?

• He reports Larry to the teacher.

• He politely asks for them back.

• He uses force and intimidation.

• He buys them from Larry.

What is the 'Great Carp Escape' that Byron stages?

• A prank on the teachers.

• A story about a fish escaping.

• A movie Byron makes with Larry.

• A game they play at school.

Why does Kenny regret telling Byron about the stolen gloves?

• Byron ignores him.

• Byron makes the situation worse.

• Byron loses the gloves.

• Byron gets in trouble.

What does Byron do to Larry Dunn during the confrontation?

• He takes him to the principal.

• He throws him against a fence.

• He makes him apologize.

• He gives him a lecture.

What lesson does Byron try to teach Larry Dunn?

• To dress warmly.

• To study harder.

• To respect others' belongings.

• To be more generous.