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What state did Langston live in before moving?
Alabama
What is Mrs. Fulton's first name?
Pearl
How many books can Langston check out of the library at a time?
Five
How did Langston and his father travel to Chicago?
Train
This famous Civil Rights leader was a Pastor at a Church in Alabama. He helped organize a bus boycott which began with Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
What did Langston's parents do for work in Alabama?
Sharecroppers
What is Langston's teacher's name?
Miss Robins
How long can Langston keep the books he borrows from the library?
Two weeks
How long after Langston's mom passed away did Langston and his father move?
About a week
The city of Chicago has two professional baseball teams, as well as a basketball, football, and hockey team. Name any of them.
Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks
How many brothers and sisters did Langston have in Alabama?
Zero.
Who is the library named after?
(any 2 of the 3 names)
George Cleveland Hall
What is the library's street address? (just street name) _________ Avenue
Michigan Avenue
What worrisome news does Langston discover when he reads the letter to his father?
His grandmother is sick
Chicago is the third most populated city in the United States. Name one of the top two.
New York City
Los Angeles
Who took care of Langston's mother when she was sick?
Langston's Grandmother
What is the train that Langston's father takes to work in Chicago called?
The EL train
What is the name of the children's librarian?
Mrs. Cook
How long will Daddy be away after Grandma's passing?
One week
Alabama is considered a southern state. Name two other southern states.
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Mississippi ... (others)
What is Langston's Aunt' name?
Aunt Lena
What is the name of the street on which Langston lives?
Wabash
What is the name of the adult librarian?
Mrs. Kimble
What does Daddy say the Bible says Langston should do if someone hits him or teases him?
Turn the other cheek
Within 150 miles, how far is it from Montgomery, Alabama to Chicago, Illinois?
750 miles