Major and Minor Characters
Character Traits
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
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I am the main character of the story.
What is the protagonist?
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This describes a character's physical appearance.
What is physical traits?
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How does Mr. Watson point out issues in Alabama?
He says there is a "Coloreds Only" bathroom in the downtown area.
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What in the book tells you Kenny is smart?
He is able to read well and is brought around to a bunch of other classes. He likes to read a lot of books.
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Why is Kenny hesitant to spend time with Rufus?
Kenny doesn't want to be associated with his personal saver because he knows that if they are together, they will only be an easier target. Kenny wants to stay as far away from Rufus as possible
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I am the character that challenges or tests the protagonist.
What is antagonist?
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Describes what the character is like. For example, angry or nice
What is personality traits?
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How did Byron get stuck to the mirror?
He is conceited or self centered and was kissing his reflection. Since it was so cold outside, his lips go stuck to the mirror.
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How does Byron react to Kenny reading in his 5th grade classroom? How does Buphead react?
Bryon is proud of Kenny and doesn't let anyone else beat him up for being smart. Buphead wants to beat Kenny up.
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How is Kenny kind to Rufus?
Kenny is kind to Rufus by giving him half of his sandwich everyday at lunch.
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I am also known as a "flat" or "secondary" character. There isn't much know about me. Example: Aunt Cyndey.
What is a minor character.
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I am considered conceited, a juvenile delinquent, and often tease my brother.
Who is Byron?
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How does Dad say that Hambone Henderson described Flint? What does that tell you about how Dad felt about Hambone Henderson?
Dad says that Hambone described Flint as if it were where there were igloos and Chinese people because of a movie. He over-exaggerated the winters in Flint, MI. Dad doesn't think too highly of Hambone and believes him to be dumb.
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What are the two reasons why Kenny gets teased and is an outcast amongst the student?
Kenny is smart and has a lazy eye.
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How does L.J. Jones steal Kenny's dinosaurs? Why doesn't Kenny go get them back?
L.J. Jones wants to have the "World's Greatest Dinosaur War Ever" with Kenny. Kenny gets all of his toy dinosaurs. While they are playing, L.J. says that some of them have radioactive poisoning and need to be buried before they infect the others. Kenny forgets about the buried dinosaurs until later. When he goes out to dig them up, he finds that all of them are gone. Kenny doesn't go get them back because he is embarrassed that L.J. tricked him. He felt so dumb for not being able to see the trick coming.
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I make the reader want to know more about me. I am complex, believable, and in most scenes. I focus the plot of the story.
What is a major character?
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I am friendly, smart, and an outcast at my school.
Who is Kenny?
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Why did Kenny have to pour water on Byron's lips?
Mom and Joey were crying and shaking. Dad was laughing so hard he couldn't stop shaking. Therefore, Kenny was the only one who could pour water on his head.
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How does Byron help Kenny adjust to his lazy eye?
Bryon tells Kenny to turn to the side so that both of his eyes are facing the person he is talking to.
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What does Kenny do that messes up his relationship with Rufus?
Kenny, Rufus, and Cody were sitting on the bus together. Larry Dunn makes fun of Rufus for sharing clothes with his brother. Kenny laughs at the joke even though he knows that it is about Rufus and his brother.
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Name 2 Major and 1 Minor Character from the story.
What is Kenny, Byron, Watson Family? What is Aunt Cyndey, Buphead, Larry Dunn?
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We are considered fun, close, and weird.
Who are the Watsons?
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What kind of relationship does Kenny have with Byron? Use evidence from the text.
Kenny and Bryon do not get along. Byron likes to tease Kenny and play tricks on him whenever possible. Kenny will tease Bryon when Byron can't retaliate.
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Why does Kenny believe the new kid will be his "personal saver"?
Kenny sees the new kids get on the bus with raggedy clothes, a southern accent, and is like nothing these kids have ever seen. Kenny believes that this new boy will be easier to tease than him. This will allow Kenny to not be the biggest outcast in his grade.
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What is Momma's role in fixing Kenny's friendship with Rufus?
Momma steps in and asks Kenny why Rufus was no longer coming over to play. Kenny breaks downs and tells her what happened on the bus. Momma meets them all at the bus the next day and walks home with Rufus. Later that evening, Rufus shows up to play with Kenny. Kenny apologizes for laughing and wants Rufus to know he is different than the other kids in the school.
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