The Watsons Go To Birmingham Novel! Comprehension Quiz

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1. Who is Mr. Robert?

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Mr. Robert is Grandma Sands's friend.

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Below is a comprehension quiz on the Watsons go to Birmingham Novel for students who are reading it with the purpose of growing their grammatical skills. This quiz... see morefocuses on what goes on in chapters nine through twelve. Do you feel like you have what it takes to get the best marks? Give it a shot and feel free to read the chapters again. see less

2. Why does Joey say the angel doesn't look like her?

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Joey says the angel doesn't look like her because it is white. This suggests that Joey is referring to the skin color of the angel. Based on this statement, it can be inferred that Joey does not have white skin, and therefore, she believes that the angel does not resemble her in terms of skin color.

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3. Where does Joey keep her present from Mrs. Davidson?

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Joey keeps her present from Mrs. Davidson in her sock drawer. This means that she has chosen to store the gift in a specific drawer where she keeps her socks. It implies that Joey wants to keep the present hidden and possibly safe, as sock drawers are often personal and not frequently accessed by others.

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4. Why does Byron sleep in Momma and Dad's bedroom the night before they leave for Birmingham?

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5. What does Kenny think of when Grandma Sands laughs?

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Kenny associates Grandma Sands' laughter with a cackling witch. This suggests that her laughter may sound sinister or eerie to him, possibly reminding him of a witch's cackle.

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6. What does Kenny think is the worst thing about Alabama?

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Kenny thinks that the worst thing about Alabama is the heat. This suggests that he finds the high temperature uncomfortable or unpleasant, possibly affecting his daily activities or overall experience in the state.

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7. Why does Grandma Sands "scold" Momma?

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Momma kept questioning Grandma Sands about Mr. Robert because Grandma Sands had previously mentioned that she didn't want to talk about him. By continuously asking her about Mr. Robert, Momma was disregarding Grandma Sands' feelings and boundaries, which could be seen as disrespectful. Grandma Sands scolded Momma to express her disapproval of Momma's behavior and to remind her to respect her wishes.

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8. Which of the following best shows that "all of the fight was out of Byron"? pg. 161

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The correct answer suggests that the way Byron kept saying "Yes ma'am" and "No, ma'am" indicates that all of the fight was out of him. This behavior shows that Byron is being submissive and obedient, which is a stark contrast to his usual rebellious and defiant nature. By using polite and respectful language, Byron demonstrates that he has lost his spirit and is no longer willing to challenge authority.

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9. What is the external conflict between Daniel and Wilona?

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Daniel and Wilona have an external conflict because Daniel wants to continue driving, but Wilona has already planned specific stops for their trip. This conflict arises because Daniel's desire to keep driving conflicts with Wilona's carefully thought out itinerary. This creates tension and disagreement between them as they have different ideas about how the trip should be carried out.

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10. What is the cause of Byron's worry about sanitation laws?

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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 implies that the house does not have proper plumbing facilities, which may be a violation of sanitation laws.

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11. What is Byron afraid of seeing at the rest stop in Tennessee?

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Byron is afraid of seeing people at the rest stop in Tennessee. This suggests that he may have a fear or discomfort around strangers or crowded places. It is possible that he feels anxious or unsafe in the presence of unfamiliar individuals, leading to his fear of encountering people at the rest stop.

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12. Which of the following is an example of touch imagery?

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The sentence "It feels like you're running your fingers through silk" is an example of touch imagery because it describes a tactile sensation of running fingers through silk, appealing to the sense of touch. The use of the word "feels" and the comparison to silk creates a vivid image that allows the reader to imagine the smooth and luxurious texture.

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13. "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 

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The author most likely included this detail to entertain the reader. The statement is humorous and light-hearted, adding a playful tone to the writing. It serves to amuse the reader and make the text more enjoyable to read.

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14. What does Kenny see in Joey's shoe?

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Kenny sees a picture of a boy and a dog in Joey's shoe.

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15. Which of the following is not a setting of this story? 

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The question is asking which setting is not mentioned in the story. The story mentions Birmingham, Flint, and Appalachia, but does not mention Atlanta. Therefore, Atlanta is not a setting of the story.

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16. How does Dad say he kept everyone in the car asleep?

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The correct answer is "He hummed like a vacuum." This means that Dad made a humming sound similar to the noise a vacuum cleaner makes in order to keep everyone in the car asleep.

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17. What surprises Kenny about Birmingham?

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Kenny is surprised by the houses in Birmingham.

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18. Kenny is nervous about Byron being left with Grandma Sands because

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Kenny is nervous about Byron being left with Grandma Sands because he believes that Byron will be tortured by their mean grandmother.

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19. What did Kenny do in the following: "There were real houses, not little log cabins, all over the place." pg. 155

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The passage states that there were "real houses" all over the place, implying that this is a common characteristic of houses in Birmingham. This statement can be seen as a generalization about the houses in Birmingham, suggesting that Kenny made a generalization about houses in Birmingham.

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20. On what is Kenny basing his conclusion that Dad is very tired?

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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 conversation or sustain his speech for an extended period of time.

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Who is Mr. Robert?
Why does Joey say the angel doesn't look like her?
Where does Joey keep her present from Mrs. Davidson?
Why does Byron sleep in Momma and Dad's bedroom the night before...
What does Kenny think of when Grandma Sands laughs?
What does Kenny think is the worst thing about Alabama?
Why does Grandma Sands "scold" Momma?
Which of the following best shows that "all of the fight was out...
What is the external conflict between Daniel and Wilona?
What is the cause of Byron's worry about sanitation laws?
What is Byron afraid of seeing at the rest stop in Tennessee?
Which of the following is an example of touch imagery?
"It's times like this when someone is talking to you like you...
What does Kenny see in Joey's shoe?
Which of the following is not a setting of this story? 
How does Dad say he kept everyone in the car asleep?
What surprises Kenny about Birmingham?
Kenny is nervous about Byron being left with Grandma Sands because
What did Kenny do in the following: "There were real houses, not...
On what is Kenny basing his conclusion that Dad is very tired?
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