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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dad say when Byron complains at the first stop on the road trip?
(a) "It is all I can offer."
(b) :It is better than nothing."
(c) "You deserve it."
(d) "You better get used to it."

2. Where is the gift from Mrs. Davidson kept?
(a) On a wall.
(b) A sock drawer.
(c) In a chest.
(d) On a desk.

3. Why can't the dog hunt anymore?
(a) He is too old.
(b) He lost his voice.
(c) His sense of scent is failing.
(d) His eyesight is failing.

4. Where are Kenny and Dad when they discuss why Byron must spend some time in the South?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The living room.
(c) The car.
(d) Kenny's room.

5. What is the hunting dog's name?
(a) Toddy.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Toby.
(d) Tibbets.

6. Who screams just after the big boom was heard?
(a) Granda.
(b) Momma.
(c) Byron.
(d) Joey.

7. What street did the church bombing in Birmingham take place?
(a) F street.
(b) 16th street.
(c) A street.
(d) 18th street.

8. What once tried to drown the hunting dog?
(a) A badger.
(b) A deer.
(c) A racoon.
(d) A fox.

9. How many children died in the church bombing in Birmingham?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

10. Who did Dad tell about his plan to drive through the night?
(a) Mr. Martinez.
(b) Mrs. Davidson.
(c) Ms. Jones.
(d) Mr. Johnson.

11. What do the Watsons have a hard time getting used to in Alabama?
(a) The heat.
(b) The humidity.
(c) The close neighbors.
(d) The bugs.

12. What is Momma happy about when she sees Dad has driven straight through the entire trip?
(a) They saved money.
(b) They still have food to give her mother.
(c) The trip was shorter.
(d) She gets to see her mother sooner.

13. Why do the kids all go to the lake in Chapter 13?
(a) To go swimming.
(b) To check beaver traps.
(c) To go fishing.
(d) To fetch water.

14. What does the author say we might be if we want to?
(a) Change makers.
(b) Heroes.
(c) Peace makers.
(d) Helpers.

15. What does the C.O.R.E. stand for?
(a) Congress of Racial Equity.
(b) Continual Offering for Rights and Equity.
(c) Common Origins of Races and Elements.
(d) Community of Rights for Everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kenny describe Grandma?

2. What about Grandma does Momma not approve of?

3. What is Kenny's favorite song?

4. What does Byron do after Kenny starts breathing again after being saved from the lake?

5. What does Kenny say he is scared of when he gets older?

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