Rufus says that in the South that squirrel would have been shot and eaten by now. Kenny is surprised to hear that Rufus has shot a gun before. Rufus's little brother Cody confirms that this is true, and says that he himself has shot a gun too.
The Question and Answer section for The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Rufus says that in the South that squirrel would have been shot and eaten by now. Kenny is surprised to hear that Rufus has shot a gun before. Rufus's little brother Cody confirms that this is true, and says that he himself has shot a gun too.
Byron smiles more, talks more, and intracts with the family.
Kenny is often the subject of bullying at school because he has a lazy eye.