Chapter 6
Why is Byron convinced that the family is now on welfare?
Momma tells the boys they will need to sign for the food at the register
What event is Kenny referring to when he says that Byron is banned from matches?
When he got caught lighting toys on fire in the bathroom
At the beginning of chapter 8 what signs are there that something is about to happen?
The Watson's buy new things for the car, and all the kids are helping clean it.
Why does Dad MOSTLY think it is important for Byron to go to the South?
So that he can learn a lesson form Grandma Sands
What was the MAIN reason Byron and Kenny did not want to use the bathroom at the rest stop in Ohio?
The 'toilet' was actually just a hole in the ground
Why does Byron hide behind the comics when the boys go to get the food?
He doesn't want to be embarrassed.
What had Byron done that upset both of his parents?
He got a perm or a 'conk'
Why does dad say he always hides his toothbrush?
So that it won't be used for other things... like cleaning
What reason did Dad give Kenny for buying the Ultra Glide?
The south had "hillbilly" music, and no other radio stations would come in
Why did the Watsons see more stars in the mountains than they were used to seeing at home in Flint, Michigan?
Less light pollution, they are no longer in the city
Where did Byron most likely get the Swedish Creme cookies?
He stole them from Mr.Mitchell's store when no one was looking
What does Joey suggest to help Byron not get in trouble? Will this work?
She suggests that he go and wash his hair, he tells her that it won't wash out.
What is an ultra-glide?
The new record player in the brown bomber
What gift did Joey receive from Mrs.Davidson, and why was Joey upset with the gift?
An angel, she was upset becaause it looked nothing like her
Why was Kenny disappointed with Byron and Grandma Sands’ first encounter?
Kenny was hoping for a big battle or fight between them
What did Byron throw cookies at, and what happened?
He threw them at a bird, the bird falls to the ground and dies.
How does dad react to Byron's hair, and what does he decide to do with it?
He shaves it off
What is Kenny's favorite song to play on the record player?
Yakety-Yak
Why did Momma and Dad make Byron sleep in their room the night before traveling to Alabama?
They wanted to make sure that he wouldn't run away
Why does Byron say he isn’t being mean to Grandma Sands?
He doesn't want " her death on his hands"
"Whack, whack , whack" is an example of what type of figurative language? ( hyperbole, onomatopoeia, metaphor, simile)
Onomatopoeia
Why do momma and dad most likely call Grandma Sands?
To tell her about Byron
What news shocks Byron towards the end of the chapter?
That he is going to live with Grandma Sands
What is Byron’s plan to get back at Momma and dad on the trip to Birmingham?
He said he is not going to talk
“Eighteen hours in a car can age a kid forty years” is an example of which type of figurative language?
(Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Hyperbole)
Hyperbole