Me and Uncle Romie
  • 1. Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?
A) Harlem
B) North Carolina
C) Chicago
  • 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 has always wanted to spend time with his uncle.
  • 3. In James's view, how is North Carolina different from New York?
A) It has many tall buildings.
B) It is hot in the summer.
C) The kids there are unfriendly.
  • 4. What happens after James visits Uncle Romie's art studio?
A) James and Romie become friends.
B) Romie decides to go to North Carolina.
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 is planning a surprise party.
C) He does not like children.
  • 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) nests
B) large groups
C) neat lines
  • 9. What does "strutting" mean?
A) running in many directions
B) walking proudly
C) walking nervously
  • 10. What type of transportation is used by James to reach his relatives?
A) car
B) train
C) airplane
  • 11. What do they call Uncle Romie's workroom?
A) patio
B) backyard
C) studio
  • 12. Why does Aunt Nanette need to leave?
A) She is visiting aher best friend.
B) A relative has died.
C) She must go to work.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a scarecrow
B) a tall tree
C) a giant
  • 14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) Penn Station
B) Piedmont Terminal
C) New York Travelways
  • 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) Statue of Liberty
B) Empire State Building
C) Central Park
  • 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) a baseball game
B) the amusement park
C) the circus
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