The Watsons Go to Birmingham Comprehension Quiz

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*Write the correct answer in the line to the right of the question. DO NOT CIRCLE YOUR ANSWERS!

Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Why does Kenny get bullied at school frequently?

a. He has a lazy eye
b. He is mean to too many people
c. He is Byron’s brother.
d. He is fat.
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2. What happens to Kenny at Collier’s Landing?
a. He eats 10 ice creams.
b. He hangs out with Grandma.
c. He almost drowns.
d. He goes to Sunday school.
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3. How did Kenny get his mitten back from Larry Dunn?
a. He stole it back
b. He beat him up
c. He asked for it
d. He took it when Larry wasn’t looking
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Part 2: Short Answer. (Write 1-2 sentences)

4. Why doesn't Dad want to stick with Momma's plan to take several days to drive to
Birmingham?

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5. What kind of relationship does Kenny have with Byron? Give examples to support
your thinking.
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6. Why does Byron act “differently” when he goes to Birmingham?

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Part 3: Long answer (Write 2-3 sentences).

7. Momma and Joetta are both upset by Byron’s new hairstyle, but for different

reasons. What are the different reasons?

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8. How and why does Byron change when he meets Grandma Sands? Give specific

examples from the text to support your thinking.

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