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