The Watson's Go to Birmingham
By Christopher Paul Curtis

Setting:
1. During the Watson's trip to Birmingham Wilona plans to keep track of all of the states that they drive through. Which states do they journey through?

2. How is the time period of this novel important to the story?

Character:
1. Describe several instances where different characters provide humor to the novel.

2. Describe Kenny and Rufus' relationship throughout the novel. (When and how does it change?)

3. How did Kenny's personality and opinions change during the novel?

Plot:
1. What difficulties did Kenny encounter at school?

2. What did the Watson's do to their car before going on their trip?

3. Why did the Watson's decide to take a trip to Birmingham?

4. What happened at the church in Birmingham?

5. What did Kenny do to deal with his emotions? How did Rufus help resolve this?

Responding to Quotations:
1. Respond to Kenny's question on page 199, "Why would they hurt some little kids like that?"

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