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Who gave Richard the knife?
Mr. Olin
Where did Richard’s mother send him and his brother when she couldn’t afford to feed them?
An orphanage.
What was Richard’s first job?
A paperboy.
Where does Richard’s brother live?
Detroit, Michigan
Which speech does Richard use at his graduation ceremony?
He uses his own speech
Who was the elevator operator that wanted a quarter in return for getting kicked?
Shorty
Where did Richard live before his dad abandoned his family?
Memphis, Tennessee.
How many times did Richard work at an optical company?
Two times
What was the name of Aunt Maggie’s first husband?
Richard first attended school at what age?
Who chased Richard around with a knife?
Harrison
Where is Granny’s house?
Jackson, Mississippi
What job did Richard try to get, but he was too skinny for?
A lumberman
Who almost beat Richard with a stick?
Uncle Tom
Where did he start attending school semi-regularly?
Jackson, Mississippi
Who gave Richard his library card?
Mr. Falk
Where did he live with Aunt Maggie and Professor Hoskins?
Elaine, Arkansas
What was the first job that Richard stole from?
The movie theater.
Who was Richard’s aunt and teacher at his religious school?
Aunt Maggie
Which grade was the only grade Richard fully attended?
9th grade
Who‘s books did Richard want to read?
Maneck
Where did Richard live with his grandparents after leaving the plantation?
Nanchez, Mississippi
What did the white men at the optical company have Richard do for them?
Run errands (get lunch, newspapers, etc)
Who does he live with in Greenwood Mississippi?
Aunt Jody and Uncle Clarke
What was he accused of when he was being taught by Aunt Maggie?
He was accused dropping walnuts and not cleaning it up