The Watsons Go to Birmingham Quiz

Questions and Answers

What was the reason Dad told Kenny that the family was sending Byron to Alabama?

To open his eyes to how the world was.

How did Kenny feel when Dad talked to him like a grownup?

He loved it.

What did Mrs. Davidson give to Joey?

A little white angel.

Did Joey like the little white angel?

False Signup and view all the answers

Where did Byron have to sleep the night before the trip?

On the floor in his parents' bedroom. Signup and view all the answers

Why could the family not drive until they got tired and then stop for the night?

There were places in the South where colored people could not go. Signup and view all the answers

What had Mama drawn on the cover of her notebook?

A bee on a flower. Signup and view all the answers

What had Mama written in her notebook?

A detailed plan for the trip including all the expenses and who gets to sit by the window each day. Signup and view all the answers

What did Byron decide he was not going to do the whole trip?

He was not going to talk. Signup and view all the answers

What was Dad going to do on the way to Birmingham but did not tell Mama?

He planned to drive straight through. Signup and view all the answers

What was the scariest thing, according to Kenny, about the whole trip?

The Appalachian Mountains. Signup and view all the answers

How did Dad describe the trip through the mountains and the mist?

He said it was like running your hands through God's beard and tickling God. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Family Dynamics and Decisions

Dad explained that sending Byron to Alabama was intended to widen his perspective on life.
Kenny felt appreciated when Dad communicated with him as if he were an adult.

Gifts and Opinions

Mrs. Davidson presented Joey with a small white angel as a gift, but he did not like it.

Logistics and Sleeping Arrangements

Before the trip, Byron was required to sleep on the floor in his parents' bedroom.
Family travel plans were restricted because there were locations in the South where African Americans were unwelcome.

Planning and Preparations

Mama designed a cover for her notebook featuring a bee on a flower.
She meticulously documented a travel plan in her notebook, detailing expenses and seating arrangements for each day.

Byron's Resolve

Byron decided he would remain silent throughout the trip, refusing to engage in conversation.

Travel Expectations

Dad intended to drive directly to Birmingham without informing Mama of the plan to avoid taking breaks for rest.

Trip Fears and Descriptions

Kenny identified the scariest part of the journey as the Appalachian Mountains.
Dad depicted the experience of driving through the misty mountains as akin to running fingers through God's beard, adding a whimsical perspective to the journey.

Description

Test your knowledge about 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham' with this engaging quiz. Explore key moments and character feelings that shape this poignant story. Ideal for readers familiar with the book's themes and characters.