The Bomb. The bombing itself is pretty climactic, but in terms of the story, the climax comes when Kenny goes into the church after the bombing. He finds a shoe that looks just like hers and thinks that the Wool Pooh has her, so he runs back home scared.
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What is the climax of the story The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
The Bomb. The bombing itself is pretty climactic, but in terms of the story, the climax comes when Kenny goes into the church after the bombing. He finds a shoe that looks just like hers and thinks that the Wool Pooh has her, so he runs back home scared.
Why was Kenny ashamed?
Kenny admits that he did go to the church and see what happened. He is ashamed of himself because when he thought the Wool Pooh had Joey he left her instead of fighting for her, like Byron fought the Wool Pooh to save Kenny from drowning.16 hours ago
Why is momma so mad at Dad?
Momma was mad at Dad because he Driven then into a crazy darkless stop instead of a motel.
What do the Watsons name their car?
Brown Bomber
Why does Kenny feel so weak?
Kenny spends the next few days in a state of shocked lethargy. Byron has made him promise not to tell anyone what happened at Collier’s Landing, and the family simply assumes that Kenny’s weakness and malaise is just a reaction to the heat.
What happens in Chapter 7 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
In chapter 7 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham, Byron learns that he can’t pull one over on his parents. He gets his hair straightened, which they also call a process, a do, a butter, and a conk. Momma Watson is furious, but it is Dad who cuts off all of Byron’s hair and then shaves his head. They call him ‘Yul Watson.
What happens in Chapter 8 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
In chapter 8 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963, the kids know something is up when Dad starts to fix up the Brown Bomber. The car gets new used tires, a new antenna, new spark plugs, oil, and antifreeze, topped off with new brown and white seat covers for the front seat.
Why was the Watsons Go to Birmingham banned?
The Watsons Go To Birmingham–1963 Challenged in the Stafford County, Va. middle schools (2002) because a parent was offended by some language. The book is a 1996 Newbery Honor winner and the same year was named a Coretta Scott King Honor Book.
What happens in chapter 2 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
In this chapter, Kenny gives us the lay of the land for Clark Elementary School. Larry Dunn is the king of Kindergarten to fourth grade. He’s king because he’s bigger, stronger, and older than everyone else on account of flunking two or three grades. If Larry is king, then Byron is a god.
How can I watch The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
Platforms
- Netflix.
- Disney+
What happens in Chapter 11 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
Chapter 11 Kenny falls asleep in the car for a long time; when he wakes up everyone except for his father is still asleep, and there is something wrong with the record player. It seems to be stuck, playing the same line from “Yakety Yak” over and over.
When was the Watsons Go to Birmingham published?
1995
How old is Kenny from The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
ten years
What Did Byron kill the bird with?
Byron throws stolen cookies at a mourning dove perched on a telephone wire. Typical delinquent Byron. Then he actually hits the bird and kills it (with a cookie), and suddenly he’s so upset that he’s throwing up and crying uncontrollably.
Who are the main characters in The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
Joetta “Joey” Watson
What is the author’s purpose for writing The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
Conflict. The author has 3 purposes: to entertain, persuade, or inform.
How did Kenny think of Rufus?
Kenny believes that Rufus will be his”saver” by taking the mean spirited attention away from Kenny, and having it directed at himself. Initially, Kenny even participates in the jeers and taunts, but then discovers he does not care to be one of those kids and stops.
What happens at the end of Watsons Go to Birmingham?
The Watsons’ physical journey has ended, but the emotional journey is far from over—especially for Kenny. Kenny withdraws from the family; he hides behind the couch and won’t talk to anyone about what he saw in the church or how he’s feeling. That is, until his heart-to-heart with Byron in the bathroom.
Does Joey die in The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
No, Joetta “Joey” Watson does not die in the book The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 (1995).
How does Byron assure Kenny that he is going to be okay?
Byron spent so much time with Kenny when they returned to Flint because he does not want Kenny to feel alone. Byron helps Kenny feel better at the end of the book by telling Kenny everything will be alright.
What happens in Chapter 14 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham?
Kenny runs in the house and Byron explains that a neighbor just came by and said that someone dropped a bomb on Joey’s church. Byron runs out the door. Kenny stands there for a minute in shock, then he follows Byron and everyone else in Birmingham toward the church. When Kenny gets to the church, it’s complete chaos.
Why does Dad hide his toothbrush from everybody?
Dad keeps his toothbrush hidden because he does not want anyone to play any tricks on him by using his toothbrush to clean something unsavory, and then quietly returning it to its place for him to use in his own mouth.