"You peope don't know me. I didn't exist for you five hours ago. I could be a robber or a burglar for all I know."
Who is Richard to Mrs. Moss and Bess
What is the main reason Richard and his grandmother disagree?
What is religion
Richard was hit in the face with this object after failing to call a white man “sir.”
What is a Whiskey Bottle
Where did Richard live in the begining of the book?
What is Roxie, Mississippi
How did Richard's dogs die?
What is a Coal wagon
"I want non of that Devil stuff in my house"
Who is Granny
This family member was involved in the razor incident with Richard.
Who is Uncle Tom
Richard was denied access to books at this public place because of his race.
What is Library
Where did his grandmother live?
What is Jackson, Mississippi
Richard asked for 1 dollar for his dog. The woman didn't have enough, how much did she have?
What is 97 cents
"Richard, you're a fool. You're throwing away every chance you've got. If they had known the kind of fool boy you are, they would never have made you valedictorian"
Who is Uncle Tom
This family member slapped Richard after he said he didn't believe in God.
Who is Aunt Addie?
White workers forced Richard to participate in this activity against another Black boy for their entertainment.
What is a boxing match?
Where did Richard's brother go after their mom got sick?
What is Detroit, Michigan
What did Shorty want to buy with the 25 cents?
What is Lunch
"You won't let me people tell you things. You rush too much. I'm trying to help you and you won't let me."
Who is His friend Griggs
What did Aunt Addie fasley accuse Richard of doing?
What is eating walnuts in class.
These two white men threatened Richard and made him quit his job at the optical shop.
Who are Pease and Reynolds?
Where is Richard when he lives with Mrs. Moss and Bess?
What is West Helena, Arkansas
How did Richard kill the cat?
What is He hung him
"You will never be a writer. Who on earth put such ideas into your head?"
Who is The white women that was looking for a maid
Why did Richards mother beat him unconscious?
What is He burnt down the house
Richard's white coworkers refused to teach him this skill at the optical shop.
What is making eyeglasses?
Where was Richard and his family living when his father left them?
What is Memphis, Tennessee
Richard does what to get enough money to move to Arkansas.
What is steals from his neighbor