The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963 Chapters 1-2

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    Why did the neighbors call Kenny's family "The Weird Watsons"?

    • They let stray dogs stay in their garage.
    • They acted like Hollywood people.
    • They were different from their neighbors.
    • They raised animals in their yard.
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This quiz is on the first two chapters of the book, The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963.

The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963 Chapters 1-2 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Which character is most likely to cause problems for the family in the story?

    • Joetta

    • Kenny

    • Byron

    • Dad

    Correct Answer
    A. Byron
    Explanation
    Byron is most likely to cause problems for the family in the story because he is described as a troublemaker and often gets into trouble. This suggests that his actions and behavior may lead to conflicts or difficulties within the family.

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  • 3. 

    Why did Kenny say his brother was a "god" at their school?

    • He had special magical powers.

    • He made straight A's without trying.

    • He was older and stronger than most of the other kids.

    • He was the smartest kid in school.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was older and stronger than most of the other kids.
    Explanation
    Kenny referred to his brother as a "god" at their school because his brother was older and stronger than most of the other kids. This implies that Kenny's brother was highly respected and admired by his peers due to his physical prowess and dominance over others.

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  • 4. 

    Where was Kenny's mama from?

    • Arkansas

    • Alabama

    • Tennessee

    • Mississippi

    • Missouri

    Correct Answer
    A. Alabama
    Explanation
    Kenny's mama is from Alabama.

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  • 5. 

    Why was Kenny reluctant to read in front of the class?

    • His brother was in there.

    • His mother was watching.

    • His friend Henry was in there.

    • The principal was watching.

    Correct Answer
    A. His brother was in there.
    Explanation
    Kenny was reluctant to read in front of the class because his brother was present. It is likely that Kenny feels self-conscious or embarrassed about reading in front of his sibling, possibly because he is afraid of being judged or teased. The presence of a family member can sometimes create added pressure or discomfort in certain situations, especially when it involves performing or speaking in public.

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  • 6. 

    How was the new kid going to be Kenny's personal "saver"?

    • He was going to beat up the other kids for teasing Kenny.

    • He was going to pull Kenny from a fire.

    • The other kids were going to be so busy picking on the new kid, they wouldn't have time to pick on Kenny.

    • He was going to teach Kenny about the Bible.

    Correct Answer
    A. The other kids were going to be so busy picking on the new kid, they wouldn't have time to pick on Kenny.
    Explanation
    The new kid was going to be Kenny's personal "saver" by diverting the attention of the other kids towards himself. This would prevent them from teasing Kenny as they would be too busy picking on the new kid.

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  • 7. 

    What happened first?

    • Byron's lips got stuck to the mirror.

    • The family watched the weather on tv.

    • Dad started the car.

    • The boys had a snowball fight.

    Correct Answer
    A. The family watched the weather on tv.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The family watched the weather on tv." This answer is based on the chronological order of events. It suggests that before Byron's lips got stuck to the mirror, before Dad started the car, and before the boys had a snowball fight, the family watched the weather on TV.

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  • 8. 

    What is the genre of this book?

    • Science Fiction

    • Nonfiction

    • Biography

    • Historical Fiction

    Correct Answer
    A. Historical Fiction
    Explanation
    The genre of this book is historical fiction because it combines fictional characters and events with real historical settings and time periods. This genre allows readers to explore and learn about historical events in an engaging and entertaining way.

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  • 9. 

    Why were they going that Saturday?

    • To visit

    • Their heat wasn't working

    • They were out of groceries

    • To see a special program

    Correct Answer
    A. Their heat wasn't working
    Explanation
    The reason they were going that Saturday was because their heat wasn't working. This suggests that they needed to go somewhere else to find warmth or to get their heating system fixed.

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  • 10. 

    Why were they leaving the house that Saturday?

    • To go to Birmingham

    • To go to the grocery store

    • To go to church

    • To go stay with a relative

    Correct Answer
    A. To go stay with a relative
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to go stay with a relative." This can be inferred from the fact that they were leaving the house on a Saturday, which suggests that they were planning to stay somewhere else for a period of time. The other options, such as going to Birmingham, going to the grocery store, or going to church, do not provide any indication of leaving the house for an extended stay.

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