Me and Uncle Romie
  • 1. Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?
A) Harlem
B) Chicago
C) North Carolina
  • 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 is hot in the summer.
C) It has many tall buildings.
  • 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) At first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he becomes disappointed in his work.
B) At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but he gets to like him.
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 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) 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.
  • 8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) nests
B) neat lines
C) large groups
  • 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) car
B) train
C) airplane
  • 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) A relative has died.
C) She is visiting aher best friend.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a tall tree
B) a scarecrow
C) a giant
  • 14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) Piedmont Terminal
B) New York Travelways
C) Penn Station
  • 15. What food product did James bring Uncle Romie?
A) pickles and jam
B) pepper jelly
C) homemade bread
  • 16. Where did James take a ride up to the 102nd floor?
A) Penn Station
B) Empire State Building
C) Fifth Avenue Department Store
  • 17. Where did James take a ride on a ferry boat?
A) Central Park
B) Empire State Building
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) a baseball game
C) the circus
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