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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) Harlem
C) Chicago
D) North Carolina
  • 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's mother needs rest because she is expecting twins.
C) James has always wanted to spend time with his uncle.
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) It has many tall buildings.
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) Aunt Nanette has to go away for awhile.
B) He begins to help Uncle Romie in the studio.
C) James and Romie become friends.
D) Romie decides to go to North Carolina.
  • 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 does not appreciate his parents at first, but then he really misses them.
C) At first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he becomes disappointed in his work.
D) 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.
D) He is very shy.
  • 7. What does the word "collage" mean?
A) A description of an artist who copies the works of others
B) An activity in which old paintings are cut up and recycled
C) A work in which different materials are pasted on a flat surface.
D) An artwork in which the artist paints scenes on large walls
  • 8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) nests
B) neat lines
C) large groups
D) slow moving buses
  • 9. What does "strutting" mean?
A) walking nervously
B) flying rapidly
C) running in many directions
D) walking proudly
  • 10. What type of transportation is used by James to reach his relatives?
A) boat
B) airplane
C) car
D) train
  • 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) She is going on a vacation.
B) She must go to work.
C) A relative has died.
D) She is visiting aher best friend.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a dark cloud
B) a tall tree
C) a scarecrow
D) a giant
  • 14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) North Carolina Trainlines
B) Penn Station
C) Piedmont Terminal
D) New York Travelways
  • 15. What food product did James bring Uncle Romie?
A) pepper jelly
B) homemade bread
C) pickles and jam
D) pumpkin pie
  • 16. Where did James take a ride up to the 102nd floor?
A) Fifth Avenue Department Store
B) Empire State Building
C) Central Park Elevator
D) Penn Station
  • 17. Where did James take a ride on a ferry boat?
A) Statue of Liberty
B) Fifth Avenue
C) Central Park
D) Empire State Building
  • 18. What did Uncle Romie and James have for breakfast?
A) muffins and butter
B) cereal, fruit, and juice
C) eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits
D) toast and sausage
  • 19. Where did James and Uncle Romie go for his birthday?
A) the theater
B) the amusement park
C) the circus
D) a baseball game
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