Childhood
Who burned the house in Chapter 1?
Who is Richard?
Where is Richard temporarily sent in the early chapters of the novel after his father abandoned his family for another woman?
What is an orphanage?
During what time does Granny not allow Richard to work?
What is the Sabbath Day?
Which animal does Richard use to describe the chain gang’s uniform?
What are Elephants?
What did Richard tell his grandma to do while cleaning his bottom?
What is kiss it?
While working at a movie theatre, what do Richard and the other boys do with already purchased tickets to make quick cash?
What is reselling them?
Who is the only family member Richard says goodbye to before fleeting to Memphis, to protect his secret plans?
Who is Richard’s mother?
What was the name of Richard’s Dog?
What is Betsy?
What is the name of Richard’s family member who is murdered by a white mob for his successful saloon?
Who is Uncle Hoskins?
While working as a porter in a clothing store, Richard is deeply traumatized when he sees his white bosses beating a Black woman because of what?
What is failing to pay her credit bill?
What did grandma THINK Richard saw in church?
What is an angel?
Where does Richard hide the kitchen knife for a month to protect himself against Aunt Addie?
What is under his pillow?
What does Richard hide his books in so white people don’t see him reading, and get suspicious?
What are newspapers?
On the first day of school, what did the school boys call Richard after teasing him about his hat?
What is Straw Katy?
What was Richard fed (but refused to eat) at the white woman house after being asked if he was a thief?
What is Black Molasses and white bread?