Characters
Who hid in the World Famous Watson Pet Hospital?
Kenny Watson
Where is the Watson Home?
Flint, Michigan
What is the mood in chapter 14 (when Kenny visits the bombing site)?
very gloomy, chaotic, melancholy
What does dialect mean?
particular form of language, which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
What is the plot twist?
The 16th St. Baptist Church bombing
Who takes Kenny's gloves?
Larry Dunn
Where did Mr. Watson grow up?
Flint, Michigan
What is the mood in chapter 13 (when Kenny has his first encounter with the Wool Pooh)?
suspenseful, frantic, distraught, berserk
What does juvenile mean
a young person
What does the exposition tell you?
setting, characters, time, main conflict
Who pretended to have a southern dialect to be funny?
Mr. Watson
Where is Momma from?
Birmingham, Alabama
What was Joey's mood when Momma almost burnt Byron's fingers off.
very scared, sad, upset, etc.
What does blubbering mean?
sob noisily and uncontrollably
What main event in the book actually took place in the 1960s?
The 16th St. Baptist Church Bombing
Who is Kenny's Saver?
Rufus Fry
Where are the Watsons staying in Birmingham?
Grandma Sands' house.
What was the theme when Kenny was drowning?
Keep going no matter what
What does emulate mean?
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
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Who is Grandma Sands neighbor, and good friend?
Mr. Robert
I-70
What is the mood when the Watson Family arrives at Grandma Sands' house?
awkward, exciting, scary, upbeat
What type of figurative language is "Momma said the last part like she was dropping a bomb on Grandma Sands."
Simile
How did Byron change from the beginning to the end of the book?
He became more caring, and compassionate. He also started to behave better. (answers will vary)