Characters in
Saving Savannah
Saving Savannah
This character calls Savannah "Miss Fine Lady" whenever he sees her.
Who is Bim?
Savannah attends this Washington, D.C. high school.
What is Dunbar?
In most U.S. History classes, this man is always taught alongside W.E.B. DuBois, as the two represented somewhat clashing views on how African Americans should advance in American society.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
This numbered military unit was nicknamed the Hell Fighters in World War I and enjoyed a welcome home parade in their honor upon their return to New York City.
What was the 369th Infantry?
Savannah has made a conscious decision NOT to be Mrs. _____________________________________.
Who is Cary Sanderson?
When Nannie Burroughs attended Savannah's high school, it was known by this name.
What is M Street?
This iconic American woman's last name was the original adjective that preceded the word Amendment, until it officially became the 19th.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
This civil rights organization's initials are NAACP.
What is the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
This Riddle family member is named fairly often, but has not yet made an appearance in the story.
Who is Charlie?
W.E.B. DuBois earned the first PhD, and Dr. Carter Woodson was the first son of former slaves to earn one, from this well-known Massachusetts school.
What is Harvard?
This silent movie icon, universally recognized by way of his unique mustache, has appeared by name on multiple occasions, thus far in the novel.
Who is Charlie Chaplin?
Thomas Edison's version of this early record player has been confused with the very similar Victrola.
What is an Amberola?
Saving Savannah is set in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.
What does the "D.C." stand for ...?
District of Columbia
This "Uncle" of Savannah's was likely named after a United States president.
Who is Uncle Madison?
President Woodrow Wilson, prior to his election, served as both governor of New Jersey and president of this New Jersey, Ivy League school.
What is Princeton?
This legendary band leader appeared as early as the novel's first chapter with his ensemble, his Serenaders.
Who is Duke Ellington?
When Savannah shows concern for anarchist bombings being publicized in newspapers, Yolande reminds her that the closest to them exploded in this major American city.
What is Philadelphia?
This pioneer educator, according to Savannah's mother, is "of the radical element".
Who is Nannie Burroughs?
Cary Sanderson, "with his parents' wealth, good looks, expensive suits, [and] prospects for [this college], mapped-out life," had "no heft, no depth to him."
What is Amherst College?
This well-known American author penned the classic, The Call of the Wild, which has played a significant role in our story.
Who is Jack London?
This civil rights icon's funeral was held in the Metropolitan AME Church in Washington D.C., in 1895.
Who is Frederick Douglass?