Me and Uncle Romie - Quiz
  • 1. Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?
A) North Carolina
B) Harlem
C) Chicago
  • 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.
  • 3. In James's view, how is North Carolina different from New York?
A) It has many tall buildings.
B) The kids there are unfriendly.
C) It is hot in the summer.
  • 4. What happens after James visits Uncle Romie's art studio?
A) He begins to help Uncle Romie in the studio.
B) James and Romie become friends.
C) Romie decides to go to North Carolina.
  • 5. How does James change during the story?
A) At first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he becomes disappointed in his work.
B) He happily goes to New York, but he wishes he had stayed home.
C) At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but he gets to like him.
  • 6. Why does Uncle Romie stay hidden away in his studio?
A) He is planning a surprise party.
B) He is getting ready for a big show.
C) He does not like children.
  • 7. What does the word "collage" mean?
A) A work in which different materials are pasted on a flat surface.
B) A description of an artist who copies the works of others
C) An activity in which old paintings are cut up and recycled
  • 8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) large groups
B) nests
C) neat lines
  • 9. What does "strutting" mean?
A) walking proudly
B) running in many directions
C) walking nervously
  • 10. What type of transportation is used by James to reach his relatives?
A) car
B) airplane
C) train
  • 11. What do they call Uncle Romie's workroom?
A) backyard
B) studio
C) patio
  • 12. Why does Aunt Nanette need to leave?
A) She is visiting aher best friend.
B) She must go to work.
C) A relative has died.
  • 13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a giant
B) a tall tree
C) a scarecrow
  • 14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) Piedmont Terminal
B) New York Travelways
C) Penn Station
  • 15. What food product did James bring Uncle Romie?
A) pickles and jam
B) pepper jelly
C) homemade bread
  • 16. Where did James take a ride up to the 102nd floor?
A) Empire State Building
B) Fifth Avenue Department Store
C) Penn Station
  • 17. Where did James take a ride on a ferry boat?
A) Statue of Liberty
B) Central Park
C) Empire State Building
  • 18. What did Uncle Romie and James have for breakfast?
A) muffins and butter
B) eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits
C) toast and sausage
  • 19. Where did James and Uncle Romie go for his birthday?
A) the amusement park
B) a baseball game
C) the circus
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