What generalization can you make about the music played on the radio stations south of Cincinnati?
It was mostly country music.
100
What did Byron call the space behind the couch in the living room?
The world famous Watson Pet Hospital
100
Who stole Kenny's gloves?
Larry Dunn
100
Why did Byron vomit?
A. He ate too much.
B. He had the flu.
C. He killed a bird.
D. The apple had worms in it.
C. He killed a bird.
100
What did you infer about the lives of African Americans in the southern U. S, in 1963?
African Americans were not treated equally because of segregation.
200
How does dad change momma's plans on the trip?
Instead of stopping, he keeps driving until they reach Alabama.
200
When Kenny is in the water who does he think he sees?
First Joey and then Byron
200
Who is the Wool Pooh?
The whirlpool monster that sucks up children in the river at Collier's Landing.
200
What two new things did Daddy get for the car?
A. hood ornament and seat covers
B. smelly green pine tree and lounge pillow
C. record player and smelly green pine tree
D. seat covers and a record player
C. record player and smelly green pine tree
200
How did Kenny get out of the water?
Byron came back and saves his life.
300
Why is Kenny afraid of rednecks and crackers?
Byron tells him they hang you now and eat you later.
300
What does Kenny conclude about his dad's actions on page 121 where he is tapping his hand on the seat?
He was listening to records.
300
In the title for chapter 11, Bobo Brazil and The Shiek symbolize who?
Bobo Brazil represents Byron and the Shiek represents Grandma Sands.
300
What is Kenny's favorite song?
A. Under the Boardwalk
B. Mr. Postman
C. Super Freak
D. Yakety Yak
D. Yakety Yak
300
Why did Kenny think he needed a good night's sleep the day after he met the Wool Pooh?
He was exhausted from being in the whirlpool and almost drowning.
400
What did Wilona do first when they arrived at Grandma Sand's?
She honks the horn and starts acting crazy and talking all southern like. "Babies we home!"
400
Why did Kenny hide behind the couch?
He was traumatized by what he had witnessed and needed time to figure out what happened the day of the bombings?
400
What did Kenny think was cool about Mr. Roberts and what could make him famous?
He could give his dog mouth to mouth over his nose.
400
What is the first state the Watsons stop at after leaving Michigan?
A. Ohio
B. Tennessee
C. Appalacian Mountains
D. Birmingham
A. Ohio
400
What happened the day Joey went to Sunday School?
A bomb went off in the church and killed four little girls.
500
Did Byron stay at Grandma Sands for the summer? Why or why not?
No, everyone felt that Michigan would be safer for Byron than Birmingham since there was a bombing at the church.
500
What did Kenny do that was more like something Byron would do that made him a more dynamic character?
He goes into the water at Collier's Landing.
500
List two differences between LJ and Rufus.
LJ stole Kenny's dinosaurs and Rufus did not.
Rufus had a southern accent and LJ did not.
500
We learn from the road trip that Momma is
A. organized
B. fearful
C. messy
D. shy
A. organized
500
Why did the man coming out of the church look like he was covered in red paint?
He was carrying one of the girls that had gotten killed, and he had blood on him.