Characters
Who are Bobbys best friends?
J.L and K-Boy.
What restaurant was Nia craving?
Mineo’s.
How old was Feather at the beginning of the book?
11 days.
Who is the author of the book?
Angela Johnson.
A young unmarried woman.
Who is Bobbys downstairs neighbor?
Coco Fernandez.
When did J.L and Bobby meet?
Preschool.
What does Bobby get arrested for?
Tagging.
What does Nia give Bobby when she says she’s pregnant?
A red ballon.
What is angora?
A fabric made from goat or rabbits.
Who babysits Feather?
Jackie.
Where does Jackie live?
Brooklyn.
Where did Nias parents want to send her?
Georgia.
What did Nia and Bobby decide to do with the baby?
Put it up for adoption.
What does the word Jones mean?
An extreme desire or fixation on something.
Who is Feathers mother? (First and last name)
Nia Wilkins.
What is Mary’s job?
A photographer.
What TV show does Bobby use to calm Feather?
Barney.
What two things did Nia want to be when she grew up?
A firefighter and a balloonist.
What is bluegrass music?
A type of country music influenced by jazz and blues.
Paul has two kids, what are their names?
Nick and Nora.
How did ”just Frank” die?
He was killed trying to save a girl in the neighborhood.
What’s the name of the teacher who questions Bobby?
Mr. Phillips.
Why did Nia get mad at the doctors office?
She thinks he’s doing what his mom wants him to do rather than what he wants to do.
What is a caftan?
A loose clothing, with long sleeves. Worn as a shirt or a dress.