Story Elements
How old is Jamaica Louise James?
She is 8 years old.
What does Jamaica like to do?
Jamaica likes to draw and paint pictures.
Why did Jamaica and her mom sneak out of the house?
They sneaked out of the house because Grammy couldn't know where they were going.
What are the settings of this story?
The settings of the story are the city, Jamaica's house, and the subway station.
Where does Grammy go to work?
Grammy goes to work at a subway station.
Why doesn't Jamaica like subway stations?
Jamaica doesn't like subway stations because there are too many steep steps and people look mad and are in a hurry to go somewhere.
What is the genre of the story?
The genre of the story is realistic fiction.
What did Jamaica show Mama and Grammy every night?
Jamaica showed Mama and Grammy her paintings and drawings.
Why does Jamaica like subways?
Jamaica likes subways because the seats are hot pink and they go very fast.
What is realistic fiction?
Realistic fiction is a story that is made up, but it can really happen in the reader's life.
Where does Jamaica get her inspiration from when she draws?
She gets her inspiration from the descriptions that Grammy gives of the people she sees at the token booth.
Why does Jamaica draw pictures for the subway?
Jamaica draws pictures for the subway to surprise Grammy and make her happy.
What does this story teach us?
This story teaches us that art can change people.
How did Jamaica's art change the people at the subway station?
Her art changed the people at the subway station because they became friendlier with each other and smiled while looking at the different pictures.
Why did Jamaica worry when she got her birthday present?
She worried when she got her birthday present because paint sets cost a lot of money.