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Me and Uncle Romie
Contributed by: Shay
(Original author: Rogers)
  • 1. Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?
A) Chicago
B) North Carolina
C) Harlem
  • 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 has always wanted to spend time with his uncle.
C) 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) The kids there are unfriendly.
B) It has many tall buildings.
C) It is hot in the summer.
  • 4. What happens after James visits Uncle Romie's art studio?
A) James and Romie become friends.
B) He begins to help Uncle Romie in the studio.
C) Romie decides to go to North Carolina.
  • 5. How does James change during the story?
A) He happily goes to New York, but he wishes he had stayed home.
B) At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but he gets to like him.
C) 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 does not like children.
B) He is getting ready for a big show.
C) 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) A description of an artist who copies the works of others
  • 8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) neat lines
B) large groups
C) nests
  • 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) train
B) car
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 must go to work.
B) She is visiting aher best friend.
C) A relative has died.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a tall tree
B) a giant
C) a scarecrow
  • 14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) New York Travelways
B) Piedmont Terminal
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) Fifth Avenue Department Store
B) Penn Station
C) Empire State Building
  • 17. Where did James take a ride on a ferry boat?
A) Central Park
B) Statue of Liberty
C) Empire State Building
  • 18. What did Uncle Romie and James have for breakfast?
A) muffins and butter
B) toast and sausage
C) eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits
  • 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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