The Watsons Go To Birmingham Novel! Comprehension Quiz
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 focuses 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.
- 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 temperature uncomfortable or unpleasant, possibly affecting his daily activities or overall experience in the state.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 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.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 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.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.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 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.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. -
- 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
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.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 suggests that her laughter may sound sinister or eerie to him, possibly reminding him of a witch's cackle.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
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.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following best shows that "all of the fight was out of Byron"? pg. 161
- 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 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.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." pg. 155
- 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
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.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 conversation or sustain his speech for an extended period of time.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..." pg. 147
- B.
"Byron acted like he was going to throw up." pg. 147
- C.
"Wiggle your fingers in it." pg. 147
- D.
"It feels like you're running your fingers through silk." pg 147
Correct Answer
D. "It feels like you're running your fingers through silk." pg 147Explanation
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.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
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.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 implies that the house does not have proper plumbing facilities, which may be a violation of sanitation laws.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 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.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
Kenny is nervous about Byron being left with Grandma Sands because he believes that Byron will be tortured by 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 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.Rate this question:
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