Characters
Rufus is my older brother. Who am I?
Cody
What shocks Kenny about Rufus and Cody’s life in Arkansas?
They shot squirrels.
What is the setting of this novel?
Flint, Michigan and then Birmingham, Alabama, 1963.
From which point of view is the story written?
1st Person (from Kenny’s point of view)
Byron changed from bad to good by the end of the novel. What type of character does this make him?
A Major Character
Who taught Kenny that you have to keep on going when life gets you down?
Byron
What secret does Kenny know about that he does NOT share with Mrs. Watson?
Dad’s plan to drive straight through to Alabama without stopping.
What is the conflict of the novel?
Kenny is having trouble handling the negativity in his world.
Which story element is being used when the novel is called “humorous”?
Tone
Rufus’s character stays the same throughout the novel. Which type of character is he?
A Minor Character
I am Kenny’s friend, and I am from Arkansas. Who am I?
Rufus
Why did Kenny go into the water at Collier’s Landing?
to catch a turtle
Explain how the conflict connects to the climax.
The conflict is that Kenny is having trouble dealing with the negativity in his world. This conflict is increased with the bombing incident in Alabama. During the climax, he realizes that although life is tough, you need to keep moving in order for it to get better.
What is the Wool Pooh a symbol of?
Danger
What were the two qualities that set Kenny up for teasing?
His lazy eye and his intelligence
I threatened to burn Byron.
Mama
How does Kenny unintentionally save Joetta from the bombing?
She mistakenly followed someone she thought was Kenny.
During which part of plot does Byron make Kenny realize that he is too old for make believe?
The falling action
Which is the BEST theme of the novel?
A. Friendship
B. A family goes on vacation.
C. Always remember to study hard in school.
D. Strong family values are very important.
D. Strong family values are very important.
Why did Kenny think it was okay for his mother to burn Byron?
He thought Byron needed to learn a lesson and that he was a bad influence.
I am the school bully. Who am I?
Larry Dunn
What lesson did Byron teach Kenny at the end of the novel?
Life may not always be fair, but you just have to keep on moving ahead.
What is the resolution of the novel?
Kenny takes Byron’s advice, and plans to play with Rufus again.
Since Kenny acting up in Alabama was such a surprise, which type of irony does it represent?
A. verbal
B. dramatic
C. situational
C. Situational
Why was Momma so angry when she discovered that Dad bought the record player?
She thought it cost too much money.