Characters
Who is Len’s wife in the scene?
Lois
How many meals a day does Len say he eats?
Three
Mama’s concern about Len’s health highlights what theme?
Love and Family Relationship/Mother's Love
Mama calls Lois a vulgar ________.
wretch
“You don’t stimulate me intellectually.” Which character says this?
Lois
What name does Mama use when addressing Len respectfully?
Mass Len
Which part of Len’s body does Mama say she can feel cutting into her when he hugs her?
His ribs
"Tar baby, Every time A come here A come with a heavy heart. When a think of that lovely brown girl that you could have married." This statement by Mama in reference to Lois, highlights what theme?
Racism/Colourism/Prejudice/Discrimination
Lois jokes that maybe Mama is referring to her as what animal?
A dog
"I promised to keep the peace. I never promised to be nice to her." Who said these words?
Mama
Which woman does Mama wish Len had married instead of Lois?
Miss Margaret
What food does George use as an example of rising prices?
Salt beef
George talks about prices increasing. What problem does this show in society?
Financial hardship
Mama says she finds it difficult to play the ________ when pretending to tolerate Lois.
hypocrite
"Your endless squawking is affecting the sensitivity of my eardrums." Which character said these words?
Len
Who encouraged Mama to invest her money in buying a house?
George McFarlane (Missa Mac)
What price does George say salt beef now costs per pound?
Three dollars
The constant arguments between Len and Lois mainly highlight what theme?
Problems in Marriage
During their argument, Len threatens to plug Lois’ mouth with what?
A fist or a foot
"Favour smaddy who could be mi husband." Who said these words?
Mama
What is Mama's last name?
Simmons
How long has Mama said it has been since she paid the money for the house?
Two years
What theme is highlighted when George encourages Mama to invest her savings and then disappears?
Exploitation/Manipulation/Deception
What nickname does Mama use when referring to Lois in a disrespectful way?
Topsy
“Money sitting in the bank is doing nothing.” Which character says this?
George McFarlane/Missa Mac