Student Questions
Matthew-
What was the noise at the church?
a. just screams
b. a bomb/explosion
c. a train wreck
d. the fire alarm (pts. x 3)
b. a bomb/explosion
We actually get in the car and start our road trip to Grandma Sands heading down _________________.
a. Route 75 b. Route 55 c. Route 47 d. Route 9
(pts x 5)
a. Route 75
Who was the planner and record-keeper of the trip?
a. Joetta
b. Mama Watson
c. Daddy Watson
d. Buphead (pts x 3)
b. Mama Watson
Compare the old Byron to the new Byron at the end of the book.
(pts x 4)
so much to type...LOL
Pun was "Mac and Cheese"
Name 4 types of cheese.....
(pts x 5)
American, Swiss, Provolone, Brie, Cheddar, Parmesan, and mucho mas!
Matthew-
Fill in the blank.
Kenny was ______________________________ in front of the classroom.
(dbl pts.)
reciting/reading a poem
Who thought it? (Ch. 1, Line 1 in this novel)
It was one of those super-duper-cold Saturdays...
(pts x 3)
Kenny!!!
Da'Miye (Yes or No)
Did Kenny drown at the lake?
(pts x 3)
No- Kenny survived.
Kaylee and Brandon-
What color were the shoes Granma Sands gave to Joey?
a. carnation pink b. cyan c. ruby red
d. black e. royal purple (pts x 5)
d. black
Pun was "You shamrock my world"
Where is the "green river" located on 3/17 every year?
a. Illinois b. New Jersey c. Delaware d. Maryland
(pts x 3)
a. Illinois
Ly'Trel
Who do the Watson family go to see?
a. Granda Sands b. Mlk, Jr. c. Byron d. their pet dog
(pts x 2)
a. Grandma Sands
Ian-
____ T/F There is less than 5 people in the Watson family that live in Michigan and Alabama.
(pts x 4)
False
Santino-
Joy/Joetta got ___________ from her Grandmom.
a. a toy b. a dress c. a necklace d. heels/shoes
(Pts x 5)
d. heels/shoes
Describe the last 5 minutes of the movie- the bathroom scene back home in Michigan.
...much to type...
Pun was "You crack me up"
Name 2 recipes of which you would include eggs.
(pts x 3)
omelette, cake, pie crust, icing, baked goods, meatloaf, cookie recipe, and so much more...
Who said it?
"Wilona, how far do you think I'll get driving down the street with this little clown attached to the car window?"
(pts x 2)
Mr. Watson
Kaylee & Brandon-
Was Kenny really getting taken by a monster in the water at the lake?
(pts x 2)
a. no, he drowned b. it was really a monster
c. he was imagining d. nothing happened
c. he was imagining
Briefly describe the trip to Birmingham, Alabama 1963.
Who? What? Risks?
(pts x 3)
...similar to-....
The Watson family travels down south to go visit Grandma Sands during very rough and unfair times (Civil Rights Movement). There were people who were racist and those who were not.
They feel at risk because they are black, yet they were meant to enjoy their wondereful, family vacation just as any of us have those rights to enjoy our life! (safely, lawfully) ....and more......
Name 3 things Byron fibbed/lied about to scare Joey and /or Kenny.
(pts x 4)
- trash truck, monster at the lake, and the genie behind the couch
Pun was "Sundae Funday"
What 3 ingredients are included in/on an ice cream sundae?
ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, cherry, sprinkles, toppings, etc.
Ly'Trel
On what page does the Watson family get into the car?
a. page 1 b. page 200 c. page 334 d. page 150 e. page 130
(pts x 3)
e. page 130
Da'Miye
Fill-in-the-blank.
________________ jumped in the lake to save Kenny.
a. Dad b. Byron c. Joetta d. Mr. Roberts (pts x5)
b. Byron
Brandon
T/F
____ In the Watson's movie, Malcolm X was shown giving a speech.
(pts x 2)
TRUE
Brandon-
The _____________ Wonder got mad at Kenny.
a. Lipless b. c. Lip-hater d. Full d. Full-hater
(pts x 5)
a. Lipless
Pun was "Chicken in on you"How many human faces can an average chicken recognize?
a. about 10
b. about a 100
c. about 500
d. an unlimited amount (pts x 2)
b. about a 100