Me and Uncle Romie
  • 1. Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?
A) Chicago
B) North Carolina
C) The Caribbean
D) Harlem
  • 2. Why did James go to spend some time in New York?
A) James's parents want him to get art lessons from his uncle.
B) James's mother needs rest because she is expecting twins.
C) James is tired of summers at home in North Carolina.
D) James has always wanted to spend time with his uncle.
  • 3. In James's view, how is North Carolina different from New York?
A) It is hot in the summer.
B) It has many tall buildings.
C) The kids there are unfriendly.
D) The food there does not taste good.
  • 4. What happens after James visits Uncle Romie's art studio?
A) He begins to help Uncle Romie in the studio.
B) Romie decides to go to North Carolina.
C) Aunt Nanette has to go away for awhile.
D) James and Romie become friends.
  • 5. How does James change during the story?
A) He does not appreciate his parents at first, but then he really misses them.
B) At first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he becomes disappointed in his work.
C) He happily goes to New York, but he wishes he had stayed home.
D) At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but he gets to like him.
  • 6. Why does Uncle Romie stay hidden away in his studio?
A) He is getting ready for a big show.
B) He does not like children.
C) He is very shy.
D) He is planning a surprise party.
  • 7. What does the word "collage" mean?
A) An activity in which old paintings are cut up and recycled
B) A description of an artist who copies the works of others
C) A work in which different materials are pasted on a flat surface.
D) An artwork in which the artist paints scenes on large walls
  • 8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) nests
B) neat lines
C) slow moving buses
D) large groups
  • 9. What does "strutting" mean?
A) flying rapidly
B) walking nervously
C) running in many directions
D) walking proudly
  • 10. What type of transportation is used by James to reach his relatives?
A) airplane
B) car
C) boat
D) train
  • 11. What do they call Uncle Romie's workroom?
A) backyard
B) tower
C) studio
D) patio
  • 12. Why does Aunt Nanette need to leave?
A) She is going on a vacation.
B) A relative has died.
C) She is visiting aher best friend.
D) She must go to work.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a tall tree
B) a giant
C) a dark cloud
D) a scarecrow
  • 14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) New York Travelways
B) Penn Station
C) Piedmont Terminal
D) North Carolina Trainlines
  • 15. What food product did James bring Uncle Romie?
A) pepper jelly
B) pumpkin pie
C) homemade bread
D) pickles and jam
  • 16. Where did James take a ride up to the 102nd floor?
A) Empire State Building
B) Central Park Elevator
C) Fifth Avenue Department Store
D) Penn Station
  • 17. Where did James take a ride on a ferry boat?
A) Statue of Liberty
B) Central Park
C) Empire State Building
D) Fifth Avenue
  • 18. What did Uncle Romie and James have for breakfast?
A) eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits
B) muffins and butter
C) toast and sausage
D) cereal, fruit, and juice
  • 19. Where did James and Uncle Romie go for his birthday?
A) the theater
B) a baseball game
C) the circus
D) the amusement park
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