Why did James go to New York City to stay with Uncle Romie and Aunt Nanette?

Mom needed to stay off her feet until the twins were born

What does James use to make Uncle Romie's birthday card?

He made the card from things that reminded him of his uncle

What does Uncle Romie give James as he gets on the train to go home?

He gives him some pepper jelly and biscuits

What does James think when he first sees Uncle Romie's paintings?

Paintings make him feel the way he felt in Harlem

During his first days in New York, why didn't James see Uncle Romie much?

Uncle Romie spent the days in his studio

Why was James worried when Aunt Nanette had to leave?

He thought his uncle would't make his birthday special

Which of these happened first?

James and B.J. watched the trains go by

Which of these is an opinion?

Harlem was a fun place to visit

Which of these is NOT a way that James's birthday in New York was special?

He got to spend his birthday with his mother and father

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Me and Uncle Romie Comprehension

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Comprehension Questions for Me and Uncle Romie. Third grade Reading Street.

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1
What is the genre of Me and Uncle Romie?
information
historical fiction
biography
realistic fiction
2
Why did James go to New York City to stay with Uncle Romie and Aunt Nanette?
Mom needed to stay off her feet until the twins were born
He wanted to see New York. He's never been there.
His parents were going on a long trip and he needed watched
His aunt and uncle wanted to get to know him better
3
What is the author's purpose in writing Me and Uncle Romie?
to give information about real things and real people
to persuade us to learn about different kinds of art
to entertain us with a story
to share feelings about art shows
4
What does James use to make Uncle Romie's birthday card?
He made the card from things that reminded him of his uncle
He made the card from things he collected in New York City
He made the card from things he had in his art box
He made a card from things Uncle Romie gave him
5
Which of these is NOT a way that James and Uncle Romie are alike?
They both like baseball
They both live in Harlem
They both like pepper jelly and biscuits
They both like to watch trains
6
What does Uncle Romie give James as he gets on the train to go home?
He gives him some pepper jelly and biscuits
He gives him a book about New York City to read
He gives him a collage showing the things he did in New York
He gave him tickets to a baseball game in North Carolina
7
What does James think when he first sees Uncle Romie's paintings?
Paintings make him feel the way he felt in Harlem
He thinks the paintings are very unusual
He does't really like the paintings that much
He thinks the paintings are interesting
8
During his first days in New York, why didn't James see Uncle Romie much?
Uncle Romie spent the days in his studio
Uncle Romie left early each morning for work
Uncle Romie didn't want to talk to James
Uncle Romie had to go away for a funeral
9
Why was James worried when Aunt Nanette had to leave?
He was afraid he was going to be left alone
He thought he wouldn't get to visit Harlem again
He thought Aunt Nanette would be gone a long time
He thought his uncle would't make his birthday special
10
Which of these happened first?
James and B.J. watched the trains go by
James told Mama he'd miss the way she made his bday special
James packed his suitcase
Mama sang soft and low to James
11
Which of these is an opinion?
Harlem was a fun place to visit
James and Aunt Nanette sat outside listening to musicians
Kids ran through water and sprayed from the fire hydrant
Groups of kids played stickball
12
Which of these is NOT a way that James's birthday in New York was special?
James got two gifts that were just what he wanted
He got to spend his birthday with his mother and father
He got to go to a baseball game
He had a birthday cake with candles

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