Catch Phrases and Exclamations!
When ready to attack, Gum says this catch phrase
What is SAP ATTACK!
Formerly enslaved, this folklore character is said to be very strong, their tool is a hammer.
Who is John Henry
Tristan's grandfather's name
Walter
The start of the adventure is in this state
What is Alabama,
What is at his grandparent's farm or house
Winged Sisters that chastise Gum Baby for taking so long.
Who are Ms. Sarah and Ms. Rose
Chestnuts favorite two-words
Yup! Yup!
This folklore character is said to be a trickster. He was able to outsmart Nyame.
Who is Kwaku Anansi
Tristan's father's name
Alvin
Tristan tears a hole in this world
What is MidPass
Tristan finds out she is not just a warrior but a princess in the land of Isialungu
Who is Thandiwe
Tristan uses this expression when something has startled him, or he is in amazement.
GAAAAAAHHHHH!
This legends companion is a giant bird named Old Familiar.
Who is High John
Tristan's mother's name
Alma
The name of the area Gye Nyame lives
What is the Golden Crescent
This animal is a physical and spiritual support when it comes to showing perspective through spirit
Who is Old Familiar
Tristan exclaims this two-word catch phrase when he is surprised.
SWEET PEACHES!
The purpose of the bottle tree
What is to capture evil spirits or haints
BRER______, mentioned in the story but we do not meet him in this story.
Who is Brer Bear
No outsider is welcomed here, it is protected by rock lasers and guards
What is Isihlangu
The smaller but smaller hero that escapes trouble through wit.
Who is Brer Rabbit
Tristan says this several times in the first half of the story, but it is also a sentiment he feels deep down inside.
What is " I am NOT a hero"
What folklore character creates Gum/ Tar Baby?
Who is Brer Fox
We do not know Tristan's grandmother's first name, but she is affectionately called this
Who is Nana
The memory of this character is both the driving force of Tristan's regret and redemption
She is an elder that elder that crafts a bead to add to Tristans bracelet
Who is Amagqirha