Watsons Quiz Chapters 4-6

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1. The book is written through the eyes of which character?

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The book is written through the eyes of Kenny.

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The Watsons Go To Birmingham Quizzes & Trivia

This quiz covers chapters 4-6 of 'The Watsons Go To Birmingham,' focusing on character insights, thematic elements, and plot details. It assesses comprehension and analytical skills, enhancing understanding... see moreof the novel's dynamics. see less

2. Who was Larry Dunn?

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Larry Dunn is described as the school bully. This suggests that he was known for being aggressive or intimidating towards other students in the school. The other options, such as being a school teacher, Kenny's cousin, or someone who liked to read poetry with Kenny, do not align with the given description of Larry Dunn.

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3. According to Byron, why do garbage trucks have wide back doors?

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The correct answer is a humorous and sarcastic statement that does not reflect the actual reason why garbage trucks have wide back doors. It suggests that the wide back doors are used to transport the frozen bodies of children from the South who have thin blood and freeze easily. This answer is clearly meant to be a joke and does not provide a factual explanation for the wide back doors of garbage trucks.

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4. What does Kenny mean when he says, "I knew God had finally sent me my personal saver!"?

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Kenny means that he believes God has sent Rufus and Cody to be his friends and protect him from being teased because they wear worn clothing and will be teased more than Kenny.

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5. Which of the following is an opinion?

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The statement "Byron is a good big brother because he helped Kenny with Joetta's whining about having to wear so many winter clothes" is an opinion because it is a subjective statement that cannot be proven true or false. Whether someone is a good big brother or not is based on personal beliefs and values, and different people may have different opinions on what makes a good big brother.

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6. Why is Kenny so surprised that Byron hit the morning dove?

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Kenny is surprised that Byron hit the morning dove because he had witnessed many people throwing things at birds in the past, but none of them had ever successfully hit one.

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7. Who won the greatest dinosaur war ever?

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8. Which event came last in events concerning the dead bird and Swedish Cremes?

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9. "I didn't mind Rufus coming over to play, because both our favorite game was playing with the little plastic dinosaurs that I had and you couldn't really have any fun playing by yourself. That was because someone had to be the American dinosaurs and someone had to be the Nazi ones.  Rufus didn't even mind being the Nazi dinosaurs most of the time and it was O.K. playing with him because he didn't cheat and didn't try to steal my plastic monsters." pg. 37
Which information from the passage best supports the idea the Rufus is a good friend?

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The information from the passage that best supports the idea that Rufus is a good friend is that "Rufus doesn't cheat and didn't try to steal my plastic monsters." This shows that Rufus is trustworthy and respectful of Kenny's toys, indicating that he is a good friend who can be trusted.

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10. What does Byron do to discredit the generalization that he is only a tough guy who cares for himself?

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Byron's action of burying the bird in the alley behind Mitchell's and marking it with a popsicle stick cross shows that he has compassion and empathy towards the bird. This action goes against the generalization that he is only a tough guy who cares for himself. It demonstrates that Byron is capable of showing care and respect for other living beings, and is willing to take the time and effort to give the bird a proper burial.

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11. What event happened last in Byron's frozen people story?

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This event happened last in Byron's frozen people story because it is mentioned after the other events. The statement implies that Byron witnessed something significant inside the fake garbage truck, leaving a lasting impression on him.

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12. "I didn't mind Rufus coming over to play, because both our favorite game was playing with the little plastic dinosaurs that I had and you couldn't really have any fun playing by yourself.  That was because someone had to be the American dinosaurs and someone had to be the Nazi ones.  Rufus didn't even mind being the Nazi dinosaurs most of the time and it was O.K. playing with him because he didn't cheat and didn't try to steal my plastic monsters." pg. 37
Which is the best summary for this passage?

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Rufus plays dinosaurs with Kenny at Kenny's house and doesn't steal or cheat when playing. This summary captures the main idea of the passage, highlighting the fact that Rufus and Kenny enjoy playing with plastic dinosaurs together and emphasizing Rufus's good behavior during the games.

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13. What finally enable Byron to jump up off the couch and make a run for it?

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Byron finally jumped up off the couch and made a run for it because he heard Momma say she was going to burn his fingers. This threat of physical harm likely triggered a fight-or-flight response in Byron, causing him to choose flight as the best option to protect himself.

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14. What is the most likely reason the author included the following line, "Byron held the bird in one hand and with his other one gently brushed pink frosting off of the dove's chest"? pg. 83

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The author included the line about Byron brushing frosting off the dove's chest to entertain the readers. This detail adds a humorous and unexpected element to the story, as it is unusual and comical to imagine someone cleaning frosting off a bird. It serves to engage and amuse the audience, making the reading experience more enjoyable.

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15. Which question is not answered on page 74?

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The book is written through the eyes of which character?
Who was Larry Dunn?
According to Byron, why do garbage trucks have wide back doors?
What does Kenny mean when he says, "I knew God had finally sent me my ...
Which of the following is an opinion?
Why is Kenny so surprised that Byron hit the morning dove?
Who won the greatest dinosaur war ever?
Which event came last in events concerning the dead bird and Swedish...
"I didn't mind Rufus coming over to play, because both our favorite...
What does Byron do to discredit the generalization that he is only a...
What event happened last in Byron's frozen people story?
"I didn't mind Rufus coming over to play, because both our...
What finally enable Byron to jump up off the couch and make a run for...
What is the most likely reason the author included the following line,...
Which question is not answered on page 74?
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