Characters
Who does Jude see in the theater?
Stella
How does Stella react when Jude confronts her about her past and Mallard?
She avoids the conversation and leaves.
Why does Kennedy suggest that Jude bring her boyfriend to the cast party?
Because he is a photographer and could take pictures.
How does Stella react to racism?
She stays silent to protect her secret.
What career does Kennedy imagine for Jude?
She imagines Jude becoming a doctor.
Why is Stella shocked when she sees the dark-skinned girl?
The girl reminds her of her hidden past and true identity.
Where did Stella once live, as mentioned in the conversation with Kennedy? (around the end of the chapter)
In a small apartment in New Orleans
What does Stella think about lying? (p.257)
She believes that sometimes lying can be an act of love.
What doubts does Kennedy confess about her acting career?
She is unsure what she will do after the play ends and fears acting might be a mistake.
What does Kennedy say about Reese that reveals prejudice?
She says that nobody would expect someone like him to be with Jude.
Where does Stella fear the girl (Jude) might appear again? (p.255.)
At her house, at Kennedy‘s shows, or somewhere else in the city.
What does Kennedy ask Stella that makes her uncomfortable?
She asks if she ever had a sister.
What gift do Stella and Blake give Kennedy in June?
They give her the keys to a new apartment in Venice (and pay the rent for one year)
What theme is shown strongly in this chapter?
The main theme in this chapter is identity and the emotional stress of pretending to be someone you’re not (passing)
Where did Jude follow Kennedy around (also to help her)? S…. T….
Stardust Theater
Why does Kennedy feel frustrated during the conversation with her mother? (p.258)
She feels that her mother never shares personal stories and that she has to beg to learn anything about her.