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