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Me and Uncle Romie
Contributed by: Rogers
  • 1. Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?
A) The Caribbean
B) North Carolina
C) Chicago
D) Harlem
  • 2. Why did James go to spend some time in New York?
A) James is tired of summers at home in North Carolina.
B) James has always wanted to spend time with his uncle.
C) James's parents want him to get art lessons from his uncle.
D) 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) The kids there are unfriendly.
C) The food there does not taste good.
D) It is hot in the summer.
  • 4. What happens after James visits Uncle Romie's art studio?
A) Romie decides to go to North Carolina.
B) Aunt Nanette has to go away for awhile.
C) James and Romie become friends.
D) 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) He happily goes to New York, but he wishes he had stayed home.
C) At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but he gets to like him.
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 getting ready for a big show.
B) He is very shy.
C) He does not like children.
D) He is planning a surprise party.
  • 7. What does the word "collage" mean?
A) An activity in which old paintings are cut up and recycled
B) A work in which different materials are pasted on a flat surface.
C) A description of an artist who copies the works of others
D) An artwork in which the artist paints scenes on large walls
  • 8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) large groups
B) slow moving buses
C) nests
D) neat lines
  • 9. What does "strutting" mean?
A) walking proudly
B) flying rapidly
C) running in many directions
D) walking nervously
  • 10. What type of transportation is used by James to reach his relatives?
A) airplane
B) train
C) boat
D) car
  • 11. What do they call Uncle Romie's workroom?
A) tower
B) backyard
C) patio
D) studio
  • 12. Why does Aunt Nanette need to leave?
A) A relative has died.
B) She must go to work.
C) She is visiting aher best friend.
D) She is going on a vacation.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a scarecrow
B) a dark cloud
C) a tall tree
D) a giant
  • 14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) Penn Station
B) New York Travelways
C) North Carolina Trainlines
D) Piedmont Terminal
  • 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) 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) Statue of Liberty
B) Central Park
C) Empire State Building
D) Fifth Avenue
  • 18. What did Uncle Romie and James have for breakfast?
A) toast and sausage
B) eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits
C) cereal, fruit, and juice
D) muffins and butter
  • 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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