Characters
Who tells the story in The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
Kenny
What city does the Watson family live in at the beginning of the book?
Flint, Michigan
What does “tolerate” mean?
To put up with something you don’t really like
Why does the Watson family stick close together when it’s cold in Flint?
To stay warm
What's the name of the families car
Brown Bomber
Who is Kenny’s older brother that gets into trouble a lot?
Byron
Why do the Watsons wear so many clothes in Chapter 1?
Its really cold
What does “colloquial language” mean?
Everyday or informal Language
Why does Kenny become friends with Rufus even after other kids make fun of him?
So they can bully Rufus instead
What does dad buy for the car?
Radio/ Record player
Who is the youngest Watson and sometimes cries when things get scary?
Joetta (Joey)
What mean nickname does Byron give Kenny because of his eye?
Poindexter” or “Cockeye Kenny”
What does “vital” mean?
Very important or necessary
What does Kenny do when Byron gets his lips stuch to the mirror?
Tease him/ Go get help
Where does Kenny sit on the bus
In the front/ Behind the bus driver
Who is the mom who always wants her kids to behave and stay warm?
Momma
What happens when Byron kisses his reflection in the car mirror?
His lips get stuck to the cold mirror
What does “hostile” mean?
Unfriendly or angry
How does mom punish Byron for playing with fire ?
Threaten to burn him
Why are the Watsons going to Birmingham?
To drop Byron off
Who is Kenny’s new friend that other kids make fun of for the way he talks?
Rufus
In Chapter 7, what does Byron do that makes Momma very mad?
He straightens his hair
What does “emulate” mean?
Copy someone because you admire them
Why does Rufus stop being Kennys friend?
He laughs at the bullies
Why does Byron tell Joey to stay warm?
Because she has thin down south blood