Me and Uncle Romie
  • 1. Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?
A) Chicago
B) North Carolina
C) Harlem
  • 2. Why did James go to spend some time in New York?
A) James has always wanted to spend time with his uncle.
B) James's parents want him to get art lessons from his uncle.
C) James's mother needs rest because she is expecting twins.
  • 3. In James's view, how is North Carolina different from New York?
A) It has many tall buildings.
B) The kids there are unfriendly.
C) It is hot in the summer.
  • 4. What happens after James visits Uncle Romie's art studio?
A) Romie decides to go to North Carolina.
B) James and Romie become friends.
C) He begins to help Uncle Romie in the studio.
  • 5. How does James change during the story?
A) At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but he gets to like him.
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.
  • 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 planning a surprise party.
  • 7. What does the word "collage" mean?
A) A description of an artist who copies the works of others
B) A work in which different materials are pasted on a flat surface.
C) An activity in which old paintings are cut up and recycled
  • 8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) large groups
B) nests
C) neat lines
  • 9. What does "strutting" mean?
A) walking nervously
B) walking proudly
C) running in many directions
  • 10. What type of transportation is used by James to reach his relatives?
A) car
B) airplane
C) train
  • 11. What do they call Uncle Romie's workroom?
A) studio
B) backyard
C) patio
  • 12. Why does Aunt Nanette need to leave?
A) A relative has died.
B) She is visiting aher best friend.
C) She must go to work.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a scarecrow
B) a giant
C) a tall tree
  • 14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) New York Travelways
B) Piedmont Terminal
C) Penn Station
  • 15. What food product did James bring Uncle Romie?
A) pickles and jam
B) homemade bread
C) pepper jelly
  • 16. Where did James take a ride up to the 102nd floor?
A) Empire State Building
B) Fifth Avenue Department Store
C) Penn Station
  • 17. Where did James take a ride on a ferry boat?
A) Statue of Liberty
B) Central Park
C) Empire State Building
  • 18. What did Uncle Romie and James have for breakfast?
A) toast and sausage
B) eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits
C) muffins and butter
  • 19. Where did James and Uncle Romie go for his birthday?
A) the circus
B) a baseball game
C) the amusement park
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