Chapter 1
Where is Mama originally from?
Birmingham, Alabama
What was the name of the school the Watsons attend?
Clark
Who was the new student in class?
Rufus
What physical characteristic caused Kenny to be bullied by others?
His lazy eye
What did Kenny want to say to Rufus after he laughed at him?
He wanted to apologize
What is the setting of the story?
Flint, Michigan
Who was the king of the fourth grade?
Larry Dunn
During lunch, what did Kenny share with Rufus?
His sandwich and apple
Who did dad call when the house was too cold?
Aunt Cydney
Byron kept the bullies from picking on Kenny and showed him how to fix his lazy eye. What does this show about Byron?
He cares about Kenny
What is Dad's car named?
The Brown Bomber
Why did Kenny think the new boy would be his new "personal saver?"
The bullies would make fun of him instead
Where was Rufus from?
Arkansas
How does Momma and Dad react when Byron gets stuck to the car?
Mom is worried and Dad thinks it is funny
Why does Rufus and his brother always eat part of Kenny's lunch?
Their family cannot afford food
Why did Momma cover her mouth when she laughed?
She had a gap between her front teeth
What did Miss Kenny do to make Kenny read slower?
Turned the book upside down
Who would steal Kenny's dinosaurs?
LJ Jones
Why was Kenny worried when Rufus began spending time with him at school?
He was worried he will be made fun of more when he is seen with Rufus
What did Momma call Michigan?
A giant icebox
Hambone Henderson and Dad
Why did the teachers start treating Kenny different than the other kids?
They realized he was smart
Why was Rufus teased?
The way he talked and his clothes
What book did Kenny read in front of Byron's class?
A Langston Hughes book
What lesson does Kenny learn after laughing at his friend Rufus?
Be kind and apologize for your mistakes