Deion decided to FACE THE MUSIC and tell his mother the truth...

take responsibility for his actions

Looking at Uncle Romie's paintings, I could feel Harlem, its beat and bounce.

It shows how James feels about his uncle's art.

How can you tell this is a first-person point of view?

because the narrator is a character

Alfie looked at the train SCHEDULE to find out what time he would need to leave the house...

list of arrival and departure times

Why does Uncle Romie keep his studio door closed?

because he doesn't want to be disturbed

How does James feel about Uncle Romie at first?

He feels he and his uncle have nothing in common

Which sentence BEST expresses the theme, or message?

Sometimes our first impressions of people can be wrong.

How does James feel at the beginning of the story?

nervous about going to New York

Which sentences describes a change in the way James feels about Uncle Rome?

"It turns out Uncle Romie knows all about baseball."

studbud

Me and Uncle Romie

20 termsStudBud Administration569 plays

Journey's Lesson 8

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
The people ate many kinds of foods at the FEAST...
a large meal
a planned picnic
an expensive restaurant
a birthday
2
Deion decided to FACE THE MUSIC and tell his mother the truth...
listen to old music
take responsibility for his actions
turn to his mother
play music louder
3
The ink SMEARED when Tony touched it...
faded
spread
dried
lined
4
At the beginning, what does James think about Uncle Romie's art?
It sounds important
It sounds meaningful
It sounds easy
It sounds ugly
5
Looking at Uncle Romie's paintings, I could feel Harlem, its beat and bounce.
It shows how Uncle Romie feels about his art
It is the only way to describe Harlem.
It is the only way to describe art accurately
It shows how James feels about his uncle's art.
6
The detective was happy when he finally CRACKED THE CASE...
cracked a joke
closed a drawer
opened a briefcase
solved a crime
7
Tony CHOWED DOWN at lunch
ate a lot
cooked food
ate slowly
sat down
8
How can you tell this is a first-person point of view?
because the narrator describes the setting
because the narrator is a character
because the narrator knows every character's thoughts
because the narrator is the first person to speak
9
A terrible rainstorm RUINED Barbara's plans for a picnic...
moved
extended
destroyed
changed
10
Alfie looked at the train SCHEDULE to find out what time he would need to leave the house...
report on train conditions
map of train routes
list of arrival and departure times
checklist for train functions
11
Why does Uncle Romie keep his studio door closed?
because he is unhappy
because he fears someone will copy his work
because he doesn't want to be disturbed
because he is angry with Aunt Nanette
12
What happens when James and Uncle Romie have breakfast?
They learn about each other
Uncle Romie teaches him to paint
James says he wants to go home
They argue
13
How does James feel about Uncle Romie at first?
He wishes he were that talented
He feels and instant connection
He feels he and his uncle have nothing in common
He fears him
14
Britt's smile was a RAY OF SUNSHINE to me...
warm and cheerful
painful
sudden and unexpected
mean
15
Dad was as SLY AS A FOX while he planned the surprise party...
bored
kind
mean and cranky
clever and sneaky
16
Which sentence BEST expresses the theme, or message?
Sometimes our first impressions of people can be wrong.
Feeling homesick is a natural part of growing up.
Aunts are usually easier to relate to than uncles.
Cities are more exciting places to live.
17
How does James feel at the beginning of the story?
lucky to be leaving home
angry about missing his birthday
happy to be visiting Uncle Romie
nervous about going to New York
18
Perry was working on some new paintings in his STUDIO
a laboratory where art is restored
a place where an artist works
a place where ancient art is displayed
a school for artists
19
Which sentences describes a change in the way James feels about Uncle Rome?
"Lying in the dark, I heard heavy footsteps in the hall."
"It turns out Uncle Romie knows all about baseball."
"Uncle Romie didn't know about cakes or baseball games."
"My Uncle Romie stayed hidden away in his studio."
20
How does James react when he learns Aunt Nanette will miss his birthday?
he asks Aunt Nanette to stay
he knows he will have fun with Uncle Romie
he tries to take a train home
he feels homesick and lonely

Me and Uncle Romie Flashcards | StudBud