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- 1. Multiple Choice
Whose point of view is the story being told from?
Byron
Mama
Kenny
Joey
- 2. Multiple Choice
What main conflict is introduced in Chapter 1?
mama and dad fight a lot, especially about how dad won her love
whether or not to move back to Birmingham
the extremely cold conditions at the family's home
- 3. Multiple Choice
What word best describes Byron and Kenny's relationship?
they are BFFs
they don't speak
slightly strained
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why does mom want to move back to Birmingham?
She wants to be closer to her family
She prefers warm weather
They are struggling financially in Michigan
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why does Daddy prefer to stay in Michigan?
He makes more money there and can provide better for his family
He wants to keep mama away from Moses
It's less segregated and blacks face less discrimination
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which theme is NOT addressed in chapters 1 and 2?
honesty
poverty
family
- 7. Multiple Choice
Punctual refers to being ________________.
prepared
proficient
on time
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why does Kenny refer to Rufus as his "saver"?
He feels as though Rufus will help him fight off bullies
The kids now have someone else to pick on
He now has someone to play with
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is Kenny insecure about?
being smart and having a lazy eye
being Byron's younger brother, who also happens to be one of the school bullies
living in poverty
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is mama insecure about?
living in poverty
being from the south and speaking with a heavy accent
she has a large gap between her teeth
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