Cecile
How is Cecile related to the 3 Sisters? (Delphine, Fern, and Vonetta)
She is the mother.
What did the BPP (Black Panther Party) do?
They demanded equal rights for blacks.
Where did they fly from?
Brooklyn, New York.
Who is Papa?
Papa is the father of the 3 sisters.
Who is the main character?
Delphine is the main character.
What is Cecile's code name?
Nzila.
Who was the BPP teacher in the book?
Sister Mukumbu.
What is the doll's name that belongs to Fern?
Miss Patty Cake.
Who is Big Ma?
Big Ma is the 3 sister's grandma as well as Papa's mother.
How are Fern and Vonetta related to Delphine?
They are sisters.
Why did Cecile get in the last taxi at the airport?
The taxi driver was a BPP member.
Who was the "crazy" BPP member in the book?
Crazy Kelvin.
What are their ages in order from least to greatest?
Fern, Vonetta, Delphine.
Why was Big Ma hesitant to send the 3 sister's flying?
She knew Cecile wasn't a good mom.
Who are the sisters that Vonetta is friends with?
The Ankton Sisters.
Why does Cecile not let the girls in her kitchen?
She works there.
Who were the founders of the BPP?
Bobby Seale & Huey Newton
What have they been doing everyday for the past few days?
In the morning, they go to a bulding where fellow BPP members give out free breakfasts to the three sisters. Then they play in the park all day until dinner, where they order food and take it home to enjoy. Lastly, of course they go to bed.
What is Papa's real name?
Louis Gaither.
Who is Cecile?
Cecile is the mother as the three sisters. Cecile has some sort of association with the BPP. She most likely makes things for them in her kitchen.
Why did Cecile leave the family?
She didn't like Fern's name.
When was the BPP founded?
October 19th, 1966.
What are Fern and Vonetta fighting about? (Most Recent)
They're fighting because Vonetta colored over Fern's doll (Miss Patty Cake) with black marker.
Why was Big Ma angry when the 3 sister's called?
Big Ma was angry because they made a collect call, which costs a lot of money.
Who is Mean Lady Ming?
Mean Lady Ming is the owner of the Chinese restaurant they always go to.