Vocabulary
What does generate mean?
To be the cause of; to produce
Who is the narrator in the Watsons Go To Birmingham?
Kenneth Watson
What is Byron’s advice to Kenny to help with his lazy eye?
Byron told Kenny that if he doesn't want people to look at his messed-up eye, then he has to keep his head straight and stand sideways when talking to people so they see one eye at a time.
Why is Kenny surprised to hear what Rufus has done before when they see the squirrel at lunch?
Rufus has shot a real gun.
Who are the characters we have met so far?
The characters we have met so far in the WGTB Chapters 1-3 are the Watson family (Kenny, Byron, Joetta, Daniel, and Wilona Watson), Rufus and Cody, and Larry Dunn. (Grandma Sands)
What does vital mean?
of the utmost importance; essential
Why were the Watsons called the "Weird Watsons" and why?
Because the Watson family is seen as strange and different from the rest of the community.
Why does Kenny refer to the new kid as his saver?
Kenny refers to Rufus as his "saver" because he believes Rufus will become the new target of the teasing and bullying that Kenny usually goes through.
Why does Rufus get upset when the kids tease him about his and Cody's clothes?
Rufus did not expect Kenny to laugh at him when the other kids instead of standing up for them.
What does LJ do to Kenny?
LJ tricks Kenny into burying all of the "radioactive" dinosaurs and when he is leaving, he goes back to stealing all of them.
What does slew mean?
What did the narrator mean when he said it felt like Jack Frost moved in with us?
When the narrator said Jack Frost moved in with us, he referred to how cold the house was as he said when you would breathe, your breath would freeze in the air.
What are the three groups that Kenny describes waiting for the bus, and where does Kenny stand?
The groups that are waiting for the bus are "the regulars," "old thugs," and "young thugs." (If someone says regulars, big kids, and new kids, that is also accepted.) Kenny stands with the regular kids.
What did Rufus do with the second half of the sandwich?
Rufus saved the other half of the sandwich for his brother, Cody.
How does Rufus and Kenny rekindle their friendship?
What does emulate mean?
To strive to equal or excel
According to Kenny's dad, what is wrong with Alabama?
Daniel Watson didn't like Alabama because of the racial segregation.
Who is Larry Dunn and why was he king?
Larry Dunn was the king of the kindergarten to fourth grade. He was king because he was a lot older than anyone else and twice as strong as the rest of everyone.
Why do kids make fun of Rufus? (Give 2 reasons)
The kids make fun of Rufus for his "funny" accent and his "raggedy" clothes.
Why does Byron tease Kenny, and what does this reveal about their relationship?
Byron teases Kenny because he is a disobedient and playful person who enjoys people's reactions, and mostly uses Kenny as a target. This reveals a complex but loving relationship between the two brothers.
What does hostile mean?
Having or showing unfriendly feelings
What happened to Byron when they were scraping the ice off the car? Explain
Byron had gotten his lips stuck to the car! As Byron was focusing on kissing his reflection, mesmerizing himself, he got his lips stuck to the mirror.
How does Byron's behavior impact Kenny?
Byron supports his younger brother Kenny in many ways. Despite his occasional bullying, he protects Kenny from school bullies and teasing due to his lazy eye.
How did LJ win the World's Greatest Dinosaur War Ever?
LJ tricked Kenny into burying and leaving all of his "radioactive" dinosaurs so he could steal them later on.
How does Kenny react to Rufus and Cody?
Kenny reacts to Rufus and Cody by welcoming them as friends and starting a conversation with them at lunch. He is also relieved that he can have a new friend who doesn't steal his toys. He also says that Rufus is his saver.