Watsons Book Test

The conflict between Kenny and Rufus is caused by Kenny laughing at Larry's joke about Rufus. This suggests that Kenny's laughter is seen as mocking or disrespectful towards Rufus, which leads to tension and conflict between them.

The author includes misspelled words in the dialogue between characters to help readers "hear" the way the characters talk so the conversation is more realistic.

Kenny draws the conclusion that the two new boys will be his "savers" because they are dressed raggedy, talk "country", and are overly friendly. He believes that their appearance and behavior make them potential targets for bullies, and he assumes that the bullies will focus on them instead of him. Therefore, Kenny sees the boys as a potential shield or protection from the bullies, hence considering them his "savers".

Kenny walks quickly and quietly from the church because he sees the Wool Pooh.

The given example of imagery describes a visual and auditory experience. The phrase "a million fingers pointed" suggests a visual image of many people pointing, while "a million laughs almost knocked them over" implies the sound of laughter. Therefore, the senses of sight and hearing best describe this example of imagery.

The Wool Pooh symbolizes fear, evil, and death, but it does not symbolize rebirth. This means that the Wool Pooh represents everything except for the concept of rebirth.

Kenny's conclusion that Momma and Dad were most worried about him is supported by the information that he overhears Momma and Dad discussing his disappearances. This indicates that they have noticed his frequent disappearances and are concerned about his whereabouts. This suggests that they are specifically worried about Kenny and his behavior, rather than being concerned about the safety of the other family members or the events at the church.

The statement "Help! He's crying!" best shows why the family finally believed Kenny because it indicates that Kenny was in distress and in need of immediate help. Crying is often a sign of pain or fear, so the family would be more likely to believe Kenny's urgency and take action to assist him. Additionally, the exclamation mark emphasizes the urgency and seriousness of the situation, further convincing the family to believe Kenny.

Kenny felt ashamed because he believed that he should have fought the Wool Pooh like Byron did. This suggests that Kenny felt inadequate and weak for not standing up to the threat in the same way his older brother did. Kenny's shame stems from his perception of himself as lacking courage and bravery compared to Byron.

In the passage, it is mentioned that Byron is "insensitive to the feelings of others" and that he often "hurt others without realizing it." This suggests that Byron lacks sensitivity and empathy, making the trait "sensitive" not one of his early personality traits in Flint.

Momma seems upset about Mr. Robert because he is not married to Grandma Sands. This suggests that Momma may have certain expectations or desires for Grandma Sands, such as wanting her to be in a committed relationship or wanting her to have a partner who can provide support and companionship. The fact that Mr. Robert is not married to Grandma Sands may be seen as a disappointment or a source of concern for Momma.

Kenny says, "If this was a movie there would be loud, scary organ music playing right now" because he thinks the surrounding mountains are very frightening. The mention of movie music suggests that Kenny is imagining himself in a scary movie scene, and the mountains are adding to the fear and tension he is feeling. The statement implies that Kenny is experiencing a sense of unease and apprehension due to the intimidating presence of the mountains.

The passage describes Byron walking towards Momma and sliding his feet on the linoleum. This suggests that linoleum is a type of floor covering that allows for smooth sliding of feet. Additionally, the fact that Byron is described as looking down at his shoes implies that the linoleum is of interest to him. This further supports the idea that linoleum refers to a washable floor covering.

The best title for chapter five would be "Byron Gets Burned" because it suggests that the chapter will focus on an event or situation involving Byron that results in him getting burned. This title is specific and gives the reader an idea of what to expect in the chapter.

The answer "...if Momma had stayed and hadn't gone off mumbling about money." on page 110 best shows why Momma is mad about the Ultra Glide. This suggests that Momma is mad because she had to leave and go off mumbling about money instead of staying.

The passage is an example of hyperbole because it exaggerates Larry Dunn's status as the king of the kindergarten to fourth grade and Byron's status as a god. It is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to emphasize the extreme difference in their importance or influence.

In the passage, Kenny realizes that Rufus and Cody are the only two kids in the whole school that he didn't automatically look at sideways. This suggests that Kenny has been in conflict with the other kids at school, but not with Rufus. Therefore, the conflict that Kenny is experiencing is Kenny versus Rufus.

The correct answer is "the warm air and the highway noise and the Brown Bomber's seat and the way Joey was breathing all pushed me back to sleep." This is personification because it gives human qualities to non-human things. The author describes how these elements "pushed" the narrator back to sleep, which is something that only humans can do.

Mr. Alums tells the class how "vital it is that one be able to read well" because he wants to emphasize the importance of literacy in a "hostile" world. This suggests that Mr. Alums believes that reading well is crucial for navigating and understanding the challenges and difficulties that one may encounter in the world. It implies that being able to read well can provide individuals with the necessary tools to succeed and overcome obstacles in a world that may not always be supportive or welcoming.