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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963
Reading Guide:  Ch. 1

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1.    What is the point of view?  How do you know?

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2.    What is the setting of the story?

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3.    Describe the Watson family.

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4.    The family decides to leave their cold house and visit Aunt Cydney.  Byron and Kenny go out to clean off the car
        windows.  Describe what happens.

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5.    What kind of big brother is Byron?  How do you know?

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