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