James' Childhood
Who would he play with in the bathroom?
The boy in the mirror
When is her birthday?
April 1st, 1921
Who was her first husband?
Andrew Dennis McBride
Into what kind of things did he get into? (Bad)
Drugs, alcohol, and stealing
How many siblings were there in total?
12
What kind of schools would Ruth send him to?
Primarily Jewish and/or white schools?
Who did she first live with?
Tateh, Mumeh, Sam, and Dee-Dee
Who was her second husband?
Hunter Jordan
He was once caught with a group of people selling what stolen good?
Wine
How did Ruth meet Hunter Jordan?
They met when Ruth was selling church dinners in the plaza when Hunter came to buy one. He came back every week to buy a dinner when he finally asked her if she wanted to go to the movies.
Why did he punch the boy on the bus on his way to camp?
Because his father was a black panther and was standing next to his white mother.
What was her religion originally?
Orthodox Jew
What church did she help start?
The New Brown Memorial Baptist Church
Why did he get into smoking and drinking in the first place?
He did not want to see his mothers hurt after Hunter Jordan Sr. died, so he started leaving the house more and more.
Why did Richie not go back to bible school?
He didn't go back because he had an argument with Rev. Owens over if god was white or black and why he was white in the book.
In the summers, with what sister did Ruth send him with?
Jack
Where did her and her parents settle?
Suffolk, Virginia
During the summers, where did Ruth go?
New York City
He used to have a girlfriend. Why did Ruth not like her?
She already had a kid and Ruth did not want him to throw his life away with her.
Where would Ruth never go? (A Region)
Who was his biological father?
Andrew McBride
Who did Ruth do wrong?
Her mother, Mameh
What job did Ruth work at and who was her boss?
She worked at her Aunt Mary's leather factory.
Who helped him through his bad times?
C. Lawler Rogers and Chicken Man
What was Jack's husband's nickname?
Big Richard