Chapters 6-10
Vocabulary
Literary Devices
Character
Miscellaneous
100
How does Byron describe his relationship with Kenny after he is scolded by Momma for shaving his head?
What is Byron thinks he is the top wolf and Kenny is a chihuahua challenging him when he is weak.
100
What is the conductor or leader of a musical performance?
What is a maestro
100

When the Watsons stop to rest from their drive in the Appalachian mountains, Kenny describes the hills in the distance as a "pitch-black blanket." What does he mean by this imagery?

The hills and mountains were all black because of the darkness.

100

Describe what we learn about Byron after he made a grave for the bird he killed.

He has a soft side to him and is not as tough as he seems.

100

"Our very own drive-around record player!"         


This new surprise for the Brown Bomber contributes to the setting of the novel by ____.

introducing the reader to technology that was popular during the time that this story takes place

200
What is the gift Joetta receives and why does she hide it in her sock drawer?
What is Joetta receives an angel figurine from her neighbor Mrs. Davidson. She hides it in her drawer because Mrs. Davidson has named it Joetta after her and says it looks just like her, but it's white and Joetta doesn't see the resemblance .
200
What is a peon?
What is a laborer working off a debt
200

On the car ride, Kenny stated "The car started rocking me to sleep."  This is a type of what kind of figurative language?

Personification

200

True or False:

Kenny completely understands Byron and always knows why Byron does the things he does.

False

200

WHat is Kenny's favorite song?

Yakety Yak

300

Describe the Buster Brown trademark Kenny sees inside Joetta's shoe.

What is the trademark shows a little white boy with a girl's hairdo and a smiling dog.

300

What is an executioner?

an official charged with carrying out a death sentence

300

"Smelled a rat" is what type of figurative language?

Idiom
300

What is Momma's initial reaction to Byron's haircut and why?

She is angry and doesn't like that he is trying to change who he really is.

300

What did Mrs Watson keep in the notebook?

When they would stay in the motels, how many miles they would have to drive, and what they would eat

400

According to Dad, why is going to Grandma Sands the best choice for Byron?

Life is slower there and it can remove temptations.

400

To put up with someone or something is to....

tolerate

400

Dad comparing being a grownup to driving a car is an example of what kind of figurative language?

Metaphor

400

How does Byron feel about going to Grandma Sands for the summer?

He feels angry and like it's a punishment.

400

How does Byron plan to make his family "pay" for sending him to Grandma Sands?

By not speaking throughout the whole car ride to Birmingham.

500

Why didn't Joetta like the figurine of the angel that Mrs. Davidson gave her?

It was white and looked nothing like her.

500
The inner sense of what is right or wrong is ...

conscience

500

What is the overall tone in Chapter 10?

Observant (quick to notice things)

500

What does Kenny hope to gain from the trip to Birmingham?

A deeper understanding of his family

500

What is the significance of the Ultra-Glide in the story?

It represents modern technology and family bonding

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