Watson's Go To Birmingham Chapter 9 and 10

When Daddy stops next time, where are they?

They stopped at some rest stops in Kentucky then the Appalachians in Tennessee.

When they arrive in Cincinnati, what decision does Daddy make?

When they reach Cincinnati, Daddy made the decision to drive straight to Alabama.

On their way to Alabama, how does Byron plan to treat his family?

Byron plans to give his family the silent treatment. (Not say a word)

Kenny ask Byron to define redneck. What is his response?

Byron told Kenny that a redneck was a hillbilly and some of them didn't even speak English'

Why do Momma and Daddy want to leave Byron for a while with Grandma Sands?

Byron was learning things he didn't need to learn in Flint. Things were different down south and blacks were treated differently than whites. Byron needed to learn the way the world really was.

Kenny has three questions for his dad. What was the third?

Dad why did you buy the record player? (Ultra Glide)

When Daddy tells them to stick their hands out the window to feel the air, what does he say that it feels like?

Daddy says the air feels like your running your hands through silk. He said he thought they had their hands in God's beard tickling him as he drove.

On the subject of outhouses, what is Grandma Sands' opinion?

Grandma Sands feels it's a whole lot nicer if the facilities are outside. It's nastier to do your business in the house.

What does Kenny mean by Joey's leaking head?

He means that Joey drools when she sleeps.

Mrs. Davidson bought a little angel as a gift for Joey. Why doesn't Joey like it?

Joey didn't like the angel because it was white with blue eyes. She didn't think the angel looked like her.

Why does Kenny feel pretty good all the way to Birmingham?

Kenny felt pretty good on the trip to Birmingham because Kenny bugged Byron more than Byron bugged Kenny.

To scare Byron, Kenny suggest that his dad need only drive to Ohio and drop him off. Why?

Kenny suggest dad need only drive Byron to Ohio to scare him because he knew he would miss Byron.

Why do Momma and Daddy have Byron sleep with them?

Momma and Daddy have Byron sleep with them because they had learned from Joey that Byron planned a prison break that night. (planned to leave home)

How far will they drive the first day?

The Watson's will drive 300 miles the first day.