1. Me and Uncle Romie

2. Why was James sent to New York City? a. He was invited to go to a school there. b. He wanted to learn how to become an artist. c. His mother was pregnant and needed rest. d. His parents wanted him to meet his aunt and uncle.

3. Why was James sent to New York City? a. He was invited to go to a school there. b. He wanted to learn how to become an artist. c. His mother was pregnant and needed rest. d. His parents wanted him to meet his aunt and uncle.

4. Why was James unhappy about going to stay with his aunt and uncle? a. He thought his uncle looked a little scary. b. He worried about taking his first train ride. c. He wanted to help his mother with the twins. d. He had planned to spend time with his best friend.

5. Why was James unhappy about going to stay with his aunt and uncle? a. He thought his uncle looked a little scary. b. He worried about taking his first train ride. c. He wanted to help his mother with the twins. d. He had planned to spend time with his best friend.

6. Why do you think the author described the sky as turning “ from dark blue to black ” near the end of James ’ s train ride? a. To create a feeling of sadness and loneliness b. To tell about a storm that was on the way c. To show that the city was dark and dirty d. To show the journey took a long time

7. Why do you think the author described the sky as turning “ from dark blue to black ” near the end of James ’ s train ride? a. To create a feeling of sadness and loneliness b. To tell about a storm that was on the way c. To show that the city was dark and dirty d. To show the journey took a long time

8. Where did Uncle Romie spend most of his time? a. In his studio b. On the flights of stairs c. At his art show d. On his fire escape

9. Where did Uncle Romie spend most of his time? a. In his studio b. On the flights of stairs c. At his art show d. On his fire escape

10. How are James and Uncle Romie alike? a. They were famous artists. b. They enjoyed pepper jelly. c. They grew up in a city. d. They played stickball.

11. How are James and Uncle Romie alike? a. They were famous artists. b. They enjoyed pepper jelly. c. They grew up in a city. d. They played stickball.

12. Which of the following is an opinion from the story? a. Aunt Nanette made a birthday cake. b. B.J. was the greatest train watcher. c. Uncle Rome lived in New York City. d. James visited a neighborhood called Harlem.

13. Which of the following is an opinion from the story? a. Aunt Nanette made a birthday cake. b. B.J. was the greatest train watcher. c. Uncle Rome lived in New York City. d. James visited a neighborhood called Harlem.

14. How did James feel after his birthday in New York? a. Worried b. Angry c. Unhappy d. Pleased

15. How did James feel after his birthday in New York? a. Worried b. Angry c. Unhappy d. Pleased

16. The author probably wrote this story from James ’ s point of view to show how … a. children thought differently than adults. b. James ’ s uncle became a famous artist. c. James ’ s feelings and attitudes changed. d. city life was better than country life.

17. The author probably wrote this story from James ’ s point of view to show how … a. children thought differently than adults. b. James ’ s uncle became a famous artist. c. James ’ s feelings and attitudes changed. d. city life was better than country life.

18. What is the most likely reason the author wrote this story? a. To tell about a boy who gets to know his uncle b. To describe how to make different kinds of art c. To show how families work together to solve problems d. To explain why many people like to live in the country

19. What is the most likely reason the author wrote this story? a. To tell about a boy who gets to know his uncle b. To describe how to make different kinds of art c. To show how families work together to solve problems d. To explain why many people like to live in the country

20. What made Uncle Romie ’ s paintings special?

21. They reminded people of good times they had.

22. What did Uncle Romie include in the painting he made for James?

23. He included tall buildings, baseball ticket stubs, the label from the pepper jelly jar, and trains.

24. At the end of the story, why did James collect things, such as a feather, tiger lilies, and a train schedule?

25. He was making a collage for his uncle ’ s birthday, and he wanted to included things that reminded him of his uncle.