What is the point of view of Me and Uncle Romie?
from James’ point of view, which is first person of view.
What is the setting of the story Me and Uncle Romie?
Newcomer Hartfield’s fictional tale draws upon the work of collage artist Bearden who, as a child, moved from his native North Carolina to Harlem.
How is Pepper Jelly important in the relationship between Uncle Romie and James?
Why is pepper jelly important to the relationship between Uncle Romie and James? They both love it. It connects them to North Carolina. James suggests that he put it in his painting.
Who is the author of Me and Uncle Romie?
Claire HartfieldMe and Uncle Romie: A Story Inspired by the Life and Art of Romare Bearden / Author
What is the genre of the story Me and Uncle Romie?
Fiction
Children’s literature
Me and Uncle Romie: A Story Inspired by the Life and Art of Romare Bearden/Genres
How does James react when he learns aunt Nanette will miss his birthday?
How does James react when he learns Aunt Nanette will miss his birthday? He feels homesick and lonely.
Why was James unhappy about going to stay with his aunt and uncle?
Why was James unhappy about going to stay with his aunt and uncle? He had planned to spend time with his best friend. He wanted to help his mother with the twins.
Why do you think Aunt Nanette takes James to Harlem first?
(Page 234) Why do you think Aunt Nanette takes James to Harlem first? What is the evidence for that? Because she likes it. People know her and Uncle Romie so she must go often to Harlem.
What happens when James and Uncle Romie have breakfast together?
What happens when James and Uncle Romie has breakfast together? They get to know each other. Find the sentence about baseball that describes a change in the way James feels about Uncle Romie. It turns out that Uncle Romie knows all about baseball.
Why do you think James isn’t worried about his birthday being special after he has spent time with Aunt Nanette?
Use information from the text to support your answer. James isn’t worried about his birthday being special after he has spent time with Aunt Nanette. Aunt Nanette is a kind person but she doesn’t do many special things with James. She doesn’t take him to many interesting places.
What did Uncle Romie include in the painting he made for James?
Me and Uncle Romie
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did Uncle Romie’s collage paintings do to the people who looked at them? | The paintings made people think of their own memories. |
| What was in the collage that Uncle Romie made for James? | A baseball ticket stub, the label from the pepper jelly jar, trains, and tall buildings. |
How does James feel at the beginning of the story?
How does James feel at the beginning of the story? He was nervous about going to New York. How is New York different from North Carolina? New York has tall buildings.