How old is Delphine?
Eleven.
What was the name of the poem that Vonetta read?
I Birthed A Nation.
What was the name of Ferns doll?
Miss patty cake
Why did mean lady Ming's say no free eggrolls when the girls walked in the restaurant?
Because people came in for free eggrolls all the time.
What was Cecile's house made out of?
Green stucco
Why was Delphine the only one with a Timex?
Because she was the only one responsible.
Why were Vonetta and Janice friends?
Because they both liked Hirohito and acted the same
Why is Fern mad at Vonneta?
Because she colored Miss patty cake
What year did this book take place in?
1968
What is Hirohito's mom name?
Mrs. Woods
Why was Hirohito calling Delphine a chicken?
Because she wouldn't go on his go-cart.
What is Vonneta known for?
Being really competitive and wanting attention.
Why did Cecile call Fern little girl?
Because she didn't want to name her Fern
What was the name of the boy with the spikey hair?
Hirohito
Who was at the door after Cecile got arrested?
Hirohito and his mom
Why was Delphine startled by her own scream?
Because she has never heard herself scream so loud before.
Where did Vonetta's name come from?
It came from Sarah Vaughan.
What did Fern do on stage by herself?
She performed a Tip Top dance that she did at home.
What was the girls favorite song?
Dry Your Eyes
Where did Cecile sleep when she didn't have fifteen cents?
On park benches
Why did Delphine become angry at Vonetta?
Because Vonetta wouldn't stand up for Fern.
What choice did Delphine give Vonetta?
Delphine gave Vonetta a choice between being on TV and going to see her own hypothetical future daughter in a play, she'd choose TV every time.
What did Fern see on the bus?
She saw Crazy Kalvin talking to a police officer.
What did the girls order from Mean Lady Mings?
Shrimp Lo'mein, 4 Eggrolls and a Pepsi.
What is Cecile's last name?
Johnson