Me and Uncle Romie
  • 1. Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?
A) North Carolina
B) Chicago
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) The kids there are unfriendly.
B) It has many tall buildings.
C) It is hot in the summer.
  • 4. What happens after James visits Uncle Romie's art studio?
A) He begins to help Uncle Romie in the studio.
B) James and Romie become friends.
C) Romie decides to go to North Carolina.
  • 5. How does James change during the story?
A) He happily goes to New York, but he wishes he had stayed home.
B) At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but he gets to like him.
C) At first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he becomes disappointed in his work.
  • 6. Why does Uncle Romie stay hidden away in his studio?
A) He is planning a surprise party.
B) He does not like children.
C) He is getting ready for a big show.
  • 7. What does the word "collage" mean?
A) A description of an artist who copies the works of others
B) An activity in which old paintings are cut up and recycled
C) A work in which different materials are pasted on a flat surface.
  • 8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) large groups
B) neat lines
C) nests
  • 9. What does "strutting" mean?
A) walking proudly
B) walking nervously
C) running in many directions
  • 10. What type of transportation is used by James to reach his relatives?
A) airplane
B) train
C) car
  • 11. What do they call Uncle Romie's workroom?
A) backyard
B) studio
C) patio
  • 12. Why does Aunt Nanette need to leave?
A) She must go to work.
B) She is visiting aher best friend.
C) A relative has died.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a giant
B) a scarecrow
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) homemade bread
B) pepper jelly
C) pickles and jam
  • 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) Empire State Building
B) Central Park
C) Statue of Liberty
  • 18. What did Uncle Romie and James have for breakfast?
A) eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits
B) toast and sausage
C) muffins and butter
  • 19. Where did James and Uncle Romie go for his birthday?
A) the amusement park
B) the circus
C) a baseball game
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