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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) North Carolina
B) Harlem
C) Chicago
  • 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.
  • 3. In James's view, how is North Carolina different from New York?
A) It has many tall buildings.
B) It is hot in the summer.
C) The kids there are unfriendly.
  • 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.
  • 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) A description of an artist who copies the works of others
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
  • 8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) nests
B) large groups
C) neat lines
  • 9. What does "strutting" mean?
A) walking proudly
B) running in many directions
C) walking nervously
  • 10. What type of transportation is used by James to reach his relatives?
A) airplane
B) car
C) train
  • 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) A relative has died.
C) She is visiting aher best friend.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a scarecrow
B) a giant
C) a tall tree
  • 14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) Penn Station
B) New York Travelways
C) Piedmont Terminal
  • 15. What food product did James bring Uncle Romie?
A) homemade bread
B) pickles and jam
C) pepper jelly
  • 16. Where did James take a ride up to the 102nd floor?
A) Fifth Avenue Department Store
B) Empire State Building
C) Penn Station
  • 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) 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 circus
B) a baseball game
C) the amusement park
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