Byron's Actions and Family Dynamics

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What is a flamethrower?

Weapon that shoots fire (correct)

Weapon that shoots water

Weapon that shoots smoke

Weapon that shoots ice

What does a traitor do?

Betray

What did Byron get caught doing?

He was lighting matches.

How did Mom stop doing what she usually did?

Joetta cried and begged Momma not to. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mom do to Byron afterward?

She swore to him that she was going to burn him next time. Signup and view all the answers

What story did Momma always tell and what did Byron call it?

It was about how her house got caught on fire and Byron called it the smokey the bear story. Signup and view all the answers

How did Kenny know Byron was doing something wrong?

He locked the door. Signup and view all the answers

What did Byron pretend to do?

He pretended he was making a movie. Signup and view all the answers

How did Byron burn the Nazis?

He would make paper parachutes and light them on fire then put them on the toilet. Signup and view all the answers

What did Momma first do to Byron?

She dragged Byron all the way down the stairs. Signup and view all the answers

What was the second thing she did?

She had her hand around his throat and held him in the air. Signup and view all the answers

What was the third thing she did?

She pushed him off the couch. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mom tell Joey and Kenny to do?

She told them to bring the matches, but they both refused. Signup and view all the answers

What was Momma carrying and what type of voice did she make?

She was carrying vaseline, a bandaid, and a book of matches. She had a snake woman voice. Signup and view all the answers

What did Joey do to make Byron not set on fire?

She went in between both of them. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mom do to Joey?

She pulled her in her lap and told her that she gave her a talk on why she is setting him on fire. Signup and view all the answers

How did Joey change her mind?

Mom told her that she would be breaking God's promise if she did not burn him. Signup and view all the answers

What were the words that put Byron out of his other state?

Mom said she was going to burn his fingers. Signup and view all the answers

What did Byron do when she said that?

He tried to get out of the room, but Mom tackled him. Signup and view all the answers

What did Byron do when Mom tried to burn him?

He started crying and screaming. Signup and view all the answers

How did Joey finally stop Mom?

She blew the matches each time. Signup and view all the answers

What did Byron have to deal with after?

Dad. Signup and view all the answers

When Mom tells Byron to go to the store, what does he say?

He says that Kenny should go by himself. Signup and view all the answers

What does Byron suspect about Mom telling them to sign?

He thinks they are on welfare. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mom say when Byron says this?

She says food is food and that they have eaten welfare food in the house before. Signup and view all the answers

What is Byron's excuse for not checking out and being embarrassed?

He told Kenny to save their spot while he looks for comics. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Mitchell say to Kenny when he says they are on the welfare list?

He laughs and says that means they just have to pay all at once. Signup and view all the answers

After they leave, what does Byron wish they had done?

He thinks they should have gotten free food. Signup and view all the answers

How was Byron acting nice?

He was putting his arm around his shoulder. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a cookie with pink frosting hits Kenny on the head?

Byron was actually throwing cookies at him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Byron give Kenny?

He gave him 4 cookies and a few apples. Signup and view all the answers

What does Kenny realize when Byron gave him the food?

He realized he got these without permission from Mom or Dad. Signup and view all the answers

How does Byron kill a bird?

He throws cookies at it. Signup and view all the answers

What happens after he kills the bird?

He threw up as he had eaten 1 and a half bags of cookies and a lot of apples. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Byron keep the dead bird?

He makes a grave and buries it there. Signup and view all the answers

What is welfare?

Help or money given by a government agency to people who are unable to meet their own needs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a peon?

Impoverished laborer, especially one who does menial work. Signup and view all the answers

What is conscience?

Sense of right and wrong. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary

Flamethrower: A weapon that ejects fire.
Traitor: An individual who betrays or is disloyal.
Welfare: Government assistance for individuals unable to fulfill their basic needs.
Peon: A poor laborer, often engaged in menial work.
Conscience: One's inner sense of right and wrong.

Byron's Actions and Consequences

Byron got caught lighting matches, showcasing his rebellious nature.
Mom reacted strongly when Joetta begged her to stop Byron's actions.
After Byron’s misbehavior, Mom declared she would punish him, swearing with God as her witness.
Byron's nickname for Momma's fire story was "smokey the bear story," emphasizing his dismissive attitude.
He created paper parachutes, igniting them and placing them on the toilet as a prank.

Family Dynamics

Kenny observed Byron's wrongdoings when he attempted to lock the door.
Momma physically intervened, dragging Byron down the stairs and holding him by his throat before pushing him off the couch.
Mom instructed Joetta and Kenny to fetch matches, but they both refused, indicating family loyalty.
Mom’s nurturing side emerged as she comforted Joetta while discussing why Byron deserved punishment.

Crises and Resolutions

In a moment of desperation, Joey jumped between Byron and Mom to prevent a burning incident.
When Mom mentioned burning Byron's fingers, it prompted a panic response, leading him to attempt to escape.
Byron cried during the confrontation, revealing the emotional toll of family discipline.
Joey bravely extinguished the matches before Mom could use them, demonstrating her protective instincts towards Byron.

Byron was reluctant to go to the store alone, suggesting his reliance on Kenny.
Suspicion arose about their family's welfare status when Byron remarked about signing documents.
Mr. Mitchell reassured Kenny about welfare food, noting it wouldn't be a permanent situation.
Despite Byron's initial embarrassment, he regretted not taking the opportunity for free food.

Sibling Rivalry and Interactions

Byron exhibited kindness to Kenny by giving him cookies and apples, indicating a complex sibling relationship.
When a cookie hit Kenny's head, it was humorously revealed that Byron was responsible for the food attack.
Byron's unfortunate act of killing a bird led to him feeling ill, resulting from overeating cookies.
He decided to bury the dead bird, displaying a surprising sense of responsibility despite his earlier actions.

Summary of Events

Family interactions were filled with tension and affection, illustrating the complexities of sibling relationships.
Byron's rebellious nature often clashed with Momma's attempts to instill discipline and values in her children.
The themes of loyalty, family dynamics, and the effects of consequences were recurrent throughout the chapters.

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