The family
Name the four original Nolans.
Francie, Neeley, Katie, and Johnny.
What books do Francie and Neeley read nightly? How much of it do they read?
A page from the Bible and a page from Shakespeare.
Who were the two boys that were options for who Francie liked that was discussed the most in the book?
Lee and Ben.
Who said this quote? “Filth, filth, filth, from morning to night. I know they’re poor, but they could wash.”
The Doctor.
What was the reason of Johnny's death that was not put on the death certificate?
Acute alcoholism.
What family member has the husband that is named Steve but she calls him John?
Aunt Sissy.
By what age did all of Johnnys siblings die? If you get within 3 years of the answer you get half of the points and the exact year is full point.
35.
What was the inheritance that Neeley got from his father?
His cup from the barber.
Which one of these does Francie not see in Flossie’s closet?
Five pairs of snow boots.
Catholic.
What is Neeley short for?
Cornelius.
This is a bonus box. You automatically get the points but if you answer the question correctly you get double points! What does Johnny call Francie?
Prima Donna.
Where was Francie assaulted?
The hallway of her building.
What does Katie serve for the music teacher after the lesson is finished?
Coffee and sugar buns.
Who was the saloon owner?
Mr. McGarrity.
How many legal marriages did Aunt Sissy have?
Three.
Through whom did Johnny and Katie meet? What is this persons relationship with Johnny and with Katie at the time of their meeting?
Johnny was dating one of Katies friends. Katie and this person are not friends anymore. +100 points if the group that answers says her name was Hildy.
Who does Katie marry after Johnny dies?
Officer McShane.
Who said this quote? “The secret lies in the reading and the writing. You are able to read. Every day you must read one page from some good book to your child.”
Mary Rommely.
What is the name of Francie and Neeley's little sister?
Annie Laurie.
How many brothers did Johnny have?
Three brothers.
In one of the analysis questions we had, it was about how Aunt Sissy was described. What is the phrase that was used to describe how Francie sees everything when Aunt Sissy is around?
"Everything is gay and glamorous."
What university does Francie end up going to?
University of Michigan.
How does Katie resolve the issue with paying the family’s Life Insurance Policy?
She sold the children’s policies and kept her own.
Does Francie ever lie about her age? If so why does she lie? If you get the correct answer(yes or no) then 200 points and if you get the reason why(if applicable) then you get 500 points.
Yes. To get a job.