Plot/Conflict
What did Kenny do with all his dinosaurs when he returned to Michigan?
He gave them all to Rufus & Cody
What was Birmingham's nickname after the series of bombings that occurred during the 1960s?
Who rescues Kenny from the whirlpool at Collier's Landing?
Byron
"Their hands looked like a little flock of brown sparrows that were too nervous to land."
simile
What is the definition of the word determined?
committed
What type of conflict does Kenny face when drowning in the whirlpool?
What is the name of the real church that was bombed on September 15, 1963?
16th Street Baptist Church
Who does Joey say she saw and followed away from the church?
Kenny
"The car started rocking me to sleep."
personification
What is the definition of the word thrilling?
exciting
What did Mr. Robert have to save his dog from once?
a raccoon that tried to drown the dog
Where does Kenny hide after they get home from Birmingham?
behind the couch
Who convinces Kenny to come out of hiding at the end of the book?
Byron
"It seemed like every animal and bird and bug in Birmingham stopped making noise for about two seconds."
alliteration
What is the definition of the word cruising?
drifting slowly
What type of conflict does Kenny face when he goes in hiding when the family returns to Michigan?
internal (man vs. self)
Where did Grandma Sands warn the kids not to swim because of dangerous whirlpools?
Collier's Landing
Who gave Joey an angel as a gift before the family's trip to Birmingham?
Mrs. Davidson
“You know who Winnie the Pooh is, don’t you? Well, the Wool Pooh is Winnie’s evil twin brother. Don’t no one ever write about him ’cause they don’t want to scare y’all kids."
What is the definition of the word investigated?
looked into
What object did Kenny wish he could trade places with that was on the shore while he was drowning in the whirlpool?
his shoes
What was the mountain range called where the Watsons stopped in the pitch black of night during their road trip? (Or what state were they in?)
Appalachia Mountains (Tennessee)
Who is Grandma Sands "dearest friend?"
Mr. Robert
"If there was a forest fire somewhere all Smokey the Bear would have to do was hold me upside down over it and the fire wouldn't have a chance."
hyperbole
What is the definition of the word reputation?
name and status