How did Momma convince Joey that Byron's fingers needed to burned?
Because she promised God she would do it if she ever caught Byron playing with matches again.
100
What is the climax of this story?
The bombing of the church.
100
How did the bus driver get Larry Dunn to sit down and be quiet?
He threated Larry Dunn with information he had on his mama.
100
How did Byron get the nickname the Lipless Wonder?
He kissed a mirror and his lips froze to it.
100
A raccoon is _____________ than most animals. Mr. Robert's dog was almost drowned by a raccoon.
wilier
200
What did Dad do when Byron came home with his hair cut in a conk?
He shaved his head.
200
Larry Dunn was the king of Clark ... but Byron was a god.
metaphor
200
What two things did Kenny think were wrong with himself that caused him trouble at school?
1 - being a good reader 2 - his lazy eye
200
What did Byron do one day that seemed to go against his usual behavior?
When he killed the bird he threw up and then made a grave for it.
200
All forms of tobacco are ___________ on school property.
banned
300
What was the Ultra-Glide that Dad bought for the car?
A record player.
300
I started throwing up a ton of water and food. If there was a forest fire somewhere all they would have to do is hold me over it and I would have put it out!
hyperbole
300
Kenny couldn't believe it when Rufus and Cody told him that down in Arkansas people eat what?
squirrels
300
Who is Byron's best friend?
Buphead
300
Many people don't understand abstract art. They think it looks like an artist grabbed a paintbrush and ___________
spread color on the canvas.
haphazardly
400
Why did Momma and Dad decide to take the family to Birmingham?
To leave Byron with Grandma Sands so she could teach him to behave.
400
I bet we looked like the solar system.
simile
400
What are Momma and Dad's first names?
Wilona and Daniel
400
Tell one of the stories that Byron told Joetta and Kenny?
froze-up southern folks and the Wool-Pooh
400
____________ clothes are not allowed in middle school. This means no spaghetti straps, saggy pants, or the exposure of one's belly button.
skimpy
500
What did Momma do whenever she laughed or smiled?
covered her mouth to hide the gap in her teeth
500
The author often has Kenny use the phrase, "Ready, aim, fire!" What does Kenny mean when he says this?
somebody was in trouble
500
How did Kenny really hurt Rufus's feelings to the point where Rufus no longer wanted to be Kenny's friend?
He laughed with everyone else on the bus when Larry Dunn was making fun of his pants and drawers.
500
Kenny usually teased Byron only when he was hurt or in trouble. What did Byron compare Kenny to?
a chihuahua trying to take a bite out of an injured wolf
500
The scientists had to wear protective gear while handing the ____________ material.