Novel: The Watsons Go To Birmingham! Ultimate Trivia Quiz
Over the week we have extensively covered chapters nine through twelve of The Watsons go to Birmingham, and there is a lot that leaves one shocked. Do you believe you have what it takes to answer any questions about these chapters? Well, let’s put your answer to the test using this quiz, and if you don’t get as much as half, you might need to re-read the chapters.
- 1.
What does Kenny think is the worst thing about Alabama?
- A.
Grandma Sands's house
- B.
Byron's behavior
- C.
The heat
- D.
Country people
Correct Answer
C. The heatExplanation
Kenny thinks that the worst thing about Alabama is the heat. This suggests that he finds the high temperatures uncomfortable or unpleasant.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is Byron afraid of seeing at the rest stop in Tennessee?
- A.
Shadows
- B.
Snakes
- C.
People
- D.
Stars
Correct Answer
C. PeopleExplanation
Byron is afraid of seeing people at the rest stop in Tennessee. This suggests that he may have a fear of social interaction or perhaps a fear of strangers. It is possible that he feels uncomfortable or anxious around unfamiliar individuals, leading to his fear of encountering people at the rest stop.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who is Mr. Robert?
- A.
A watchdog
- B.
A neighbor
- C.
Momma's friend
- D.
Grandma Sands's friend
Correct Answer
D. Grandma Sands's friendExplanation
Mr. Robert is Grandma Sands's friend.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Why does Joey say the angel doesn't look like her?
- A.
She thinks it doesn't look like her because it is too old looking.
- B.
She thinks it doesn't look like her because it is white.
- C.
She thinks it doesn't look like her because it has brown eyes.
- D.
She thinks it doesn't look like her because it has dimples.
Correct Answer
B. She thinks it doesn't look like her because it is white.Explanation
Joey says the angel doesn't look like her because it is white. This suggests that Joey is referring to the angel's skin color, implying that Joey herself does not have white skin. The statement implies that Joey believes the angel's appearance does not resemble her own, specifically in terms of skin color.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What surprises Kenny about Birmingham?
- A.
The heat
- B.
The people
- C.
The houses
- D.
The streets
Correct Answer
C. The housesExplanation
Kenny is surprised by the houses in Birmingham. The houses might be different from what he expected or they could have unique features that he finds interesting or unusual. This surprise could be due to their architectural style, size, color, or any other characteristic that stands out to Kenny.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Where does Joey keep her present from Mrs. Davidson?
- A.
In her closet
- B.
On a bookshelf
- C.
In her sock drawer
- D.
Under the bed
Correct Answer
C. In her sock drawerExplanation
Joey keeps her present from Mrs. Davidson in her sock drawer. This implies that Joey has a designated place in her sock drawer to store the gift given to her by Mrs. Davidson. It suggests that Joey values the present and wants to keep it safe and easily accessible. The sock drawer may be a convenient and secure location for Joey to store the gift, ensuring that it remains hidden and protected.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why does Byron sleep in Momma and Dad's bedroom the night before they leave for Birmingham?
- A.
Byron sleeps in their room to prevent him from running away.
- B.
Byron sleeps in their room because they are going to miss him while he is in Birmingham.
- C.
Byron sleeps in their room so he will stop teasing Kenny.
- D.
Byron sleeps in their room so he can talk them out of sending him away.
Correct Answer
A. Byron sleeps in their room to prevent him from running away.Explanation
Byron sleeps in Momma and Dad's bedroom the night before they leave for Birmingham to prevent him from running away. This suggests that Byron may have a history of trying to escape or run away in the past. Sleeping in their room allows Momma and Dad to keep a close eye on him and ensure that he doesn't attempt to leave while they are away.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How does Dad say he kept everyone in the car asleep?
- A.
He set the heater on high.
- B.
He kept staring at the road.
- C.
He played the same song over and over again.
- D.
He hummed like a vacuum.
Correct Answer
D. He hummed like a vacuum.Explanation
Dad kept everyone in the car asleep by humming like a vacuum. This suggests that his humming was loud and constant, creating a monotonous sound similar to a vacuum cleaner. This continuous noise may have helped to drown out any other sounds or distractions, allowing everyone to stay asleep.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What does Kenny think of when Grandma Sands laughs?
- A.
Clattering dishes
- B.
Cackling witch
- C.
Dogs barking
- D.
Squealing pigs
Correct Answer
B. Cackling witchExplanation
Kenny associates Grandma Sands' laughter with a cackling witch. This implies that Grandma Sands' laughter is loud, eerie, and possibly unsettling, resembling the laughter of a witch.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Why does Grandma Sands "scold" Momma?
- A.
Momma was wasting paper towels.
- B.
Momma commented on how much Grandma Sands was like Byron.
- C.
Momma kept questioning Grandma Sands about Mr. Robert.
- D.
Momma wouldn't pick up Kenny's spoon for him.
Correct Answer
C. Momma kept questioning Grandma Sands about Mr. Robert.Explanation
Grandma Sands scolds Momma because she kept questioning Grandma Sands about Mr. Robert. This suggests that Grandma Sands was annoyed or frustrated with Momma's persistent questioning about Mr. Robert, which implies that Momma's behavior was inappropriate or disrespectful in some way.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following best shows that "all of the fights was out of Byron"?
- A.
The way Byron kept saying, "Yes ma'am" this and "No, ma' am" that.
- B.
"Instead of King Kong and Godzilla it was like King Kong and Bambi."
- C.
"I ain't gonna have her death on my hands."
- D.
"Byron kept his head down."
Correct Answer
A. The way Byron kept saying, "Yes ma'am" this and "No, ma' am" that.Explanation
The correct answer, "The way Byron kept saying, 'Yes ma'am' this and 'No, ma'am' that," suggests that all of the fights were out of Byron because his polite and respectful language indicates that he was not engaging in confrontations or arguments.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What did Kenny do in the following: "There were real houses, not little log cabins, all over the place."
- A.
He presented chronological list.
- B.
He explained a cause and its effect.
- C.
He compared and contrasted life in Flint to life in Birmingham.
- D.
He made a generalization about houses in Birmingham.
Correct Answer
D. He made a generalization about houses in Birmingham.Explanation
In the given statement, Kenny states that there were real houses, not little log cabins, all over the place. By making this statement, Kenny is making a generalization about houses in Birmingham. He is implying that houses in Birmingham are not small log cabins but rather real houses. This generalization is based on his observation and can be inferred from the statement provided.Rate this question:
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- 13.
On what is Kenny basing his conclusion that Dad is very tired?
- A.
He has stubble growing on his chin.
- B.
He said he was tired of looking at the kids' sour faces.
- C.
He hardly ever talked for long without stopping.
- D.
He was listening to country music.
Correct Answer
C. He hardly ever talked for long without stopping.Explanation
Kenny is basing his conclusion that Dad is very tired on the fact that Dad hardly ever talked for long without stopping. This suggests that Dad is too tired to engage in a lengthy conversation and is likely in need of rest. The other options provided, such as having stubble on his chin, expressing tiredness of looking at the kids' sour faces, and listening to country music, do not directly indicate Dad's fatigue level.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of the following is an example of touch imagery?
- A.
"The lights knocked some of the darkness out of the way..."
- B.
"Byron acted like he was going to throw up."
- C.
"Wiggle your fingers in it."
- D.
"It feels like you're running your fingers through silk."
Correct Answer
D. "It feels like you're running your fingers through silk."Explanation
The phrase "It feels like you're running your fingers through silk" is an example of touch imagery because it describes a tactile sensation of touching something smooth and soft. This statement appeals to the sense of touch and creates a vivid image in the reader's mind.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is the external conflict between Daniel and Wilona?
- A.
Daniel wants to keep driving, but Wilona has planned specific stops for their trip.
- B.
Daniel wants to keep driving, but Wilona is worried about Grandma Sands not being ready for them if they arrive too early.
- C.
Daniel is tired and wants to stop, but Wilona thinks they should keep driving so they can save some money.
- D.
Daniel had joked about Momma's plans with Mr. Johnson, and Wilona had found out and was mad.
Correct Answer
A. Daniel wants to keep driving, but Wilona has planned specific stops for their trip.Explanation
The external conflict between Daniel and Wilona is that Daniel wants to continue driving, but Wilona has specific stops planned for their trip. This creates a conflict because Daniel's desire to keep driving clashes with Wilona's planned itinerary, causing tension and disagreement between them.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What is the cause of Byron's worry about sanitation laws?
- A.
Grandma Sands is old and he thinks she will smell in the summer heat.
- B.
Grandma Sands is old and he thinks she will not keep up with the house cleaning.
- C.
Grandma Sands doesn't have indoor plumbing.
- D.
Grandma Sands has an outhouse instead of a toilet in the house.
Correct Answer
D. Grandma Sands has an outhouse instead of a toilet in the house.Explanation
Byron's worry about sanitation laws is caused by the fact that Grandma Sands has an outhouse instead of a toilet in the house. This is concerning because it may not meet the standards set by sanitation laws, which could result in legal issues or penalties. Additionally, the presence of an outhouse instead of a proper toilet may also pose health and hygiene concerns for the household.Rate this question:
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- 17.
"It's times like this when someone is talking to you like you are a grown-up that you have to be careful not pick your nose or dig your drawers out of your butt." The author most likely included this detail to
- A.
Inform
- B.
Develop the character
- C.
Entertain
- D.
Persuade
Correct Answer
C. EntertainExplanation
The author most likely included this detail to entertain the readers. The statement is humorous and uses colloquial language to describe an awkward situation. It adds a comedic element to the text and is intended to make the readers laugh or find it amusing.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Kenny is nervous about Byron being left with Grandma Sands because
- A.
He believes that Byron will torture his poor, sweet grandmother.
- B.
He believes that Byron will attempt to runaway and return to Flint.
- C.
He believes that Byron will be tortured by their mean grandmother.
- D.
He believes that Byron will get in just as much trouble there as he does in Flint.
Correct Answer
C. He believes that Byron will be tortured by their mean grandmother.Explanation
The correct answer is "he believes that Byron will be tortured by their mean grandmother." This can be inferred from the statement that Kenny is nervous about Byron being left with Grandma Sands because he believes that Byron will be tortured. This suggests that Kenny has some concerns about the treatment Byron may receive from their mean grandmother.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What does Kenny see in Joey's shoe?
- A.
A picture of an angel in the clouds
- B.
A picture of a boy and a dog
- C.
A picture of a girl and a kitten
- D.
A picture of a girl and a boy
Correct Answer
B. A picture of a boy and a dogExplanation
Kenny sees a picture of a boy and a dog in Joey's shoe.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Which of the following is not a setting of this story?
- A.
Birmingham
- B.
Atlanta
- C.
Flint
- D.
Appalachia
Correct Answer
B. AtlantaExplanation
The question asks for a setting that is not mentioned in the story. While Birmingham, Flint, and Appalachia are all mentioned as settings, Atlanta is not mentioned. Therefore, Atlanta is not a setting of the story.Rate this question:
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