The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963 Chapters 1-2

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This quiz is on the first two chapters of the book, The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963.

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1.

Where was Kenny's mama from?
- A.
  
  Arkansas
- B.
  
  Alabama
- C.
  
  Tennessee
- D.
  
  Mississippi
- E.
  
  Missouri
2.

Why did the neighbors call Kenny's family "The Weird Watsons"?
- A.
  
  They let stray dogs stay in their garage.
- B.
  
  They acted like Hollywood people.
- C.
  
  They were different from their neighbors.
- D.
  
  They raised animals in their yard.
3.

Why did Kenny say his brother was a "god" at their school?
- A.
  
  He had special magical powers.
- B.
  
  He made straight A's without trying.
- C.
  
  He was older and stronger than most of the other kids.
- D.
  
  He was the smartest kid in school.
4.

Why was Kenny reluctant to read in front of the class?
- A.
  
  His brother was in there.
- B.
  
  His mother was watching.
- C.
  
  His friend Henry was in there.
- D.
  
  The principal was watching.
5.

What happened first?
- A.
  
  Byron's lips got stuck to the mirror.
- B.
  
  The family watched the weather on tv.
- C.
  
  Dad started the car.
- D.
  
  The boys had a snowball fight.
6.

What is the genre of this book?
- A.
  
  Science Fiction
- B.
  
  Nonfiction
- C.
  
  Biography
- D.
  
  Historical Fiction
7.

Which character is most likely to cause problems for the family in the story?
- A.
  
  Joetta
- B.
  
  Kenny
- C.
  
  Byron
- D.
  
  Dad
8.

Why were they leaving the house that Saturday?
- A.
  
  To go to Birmingham
- B.
  
  To go to the grocery store
- C.
  
  To go to church
- D.
  
  To go stay with a relative
9.

Why were they going that Saturday?
- A.
  
  To visit
- B.
  
  Their heat wasn't working
- C.
  
  They were out of groceries
- D.
  
  To see a special program
10.

How was the new kid going to be Kenny's personal "saver"?
- A.
  
  He was going to beat up the other kids for teasing Kenny.
- B.
  
  He was going to pull Kenny from a fire.
- C.
  
  The other kids were going to be so busy picking on the new kid, they wouldn't have time to pick on Kenny.
- D.
  
  He was going to teach Kenny about the Bible.