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Two offspring produced by the same pregnancy
What are twins?
Object of Jude's affection
Who was TYREESE?
Chain store that employed Stella as a secretary
What is a MAISON BLANCHE?
Birthplace of Stella and Desiree Vignes
What is MALLARD, LOUISIANA?
Prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone.
What is COLORISM?
Noted as intelligent, kind and "blue black"
What is JUDE WINSTON?
The bounty hunter
Who is EARLY JONES?
Stella and Desiree's first job in New Orleans?
What is Dixie Laundry?
Initial destination of Stella and Desiree Vignes
What is NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA?
Reason Jude went to California Los Angeles
What is TRACK SCHOLARSHIP?
Left her family and heritage behind
What is STELLA VIGNES?
He was a drag queen a few nights per month.
Who was BARRY?
Desiree's job after she returned to Mallard, Louisiana?
What is LOU'S EGG HOUSE?
College town of Jude Winston
What is LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA?
Mr. Dupont's offense against Stella
What is SEXUAL ASSAULT?
Founder of Mallard and dreamed of a "more perfect Negro".
Who was ALPHONSE DECUIR ?
Flamboyant, abusive husband
Who is SAM WINSTON?
Marketing professional from old money
Who is BLAKE SANDERS?
Desiree fled what city after abusive relationship
What is WASHINGTON, DC?
Jude's part-time job
What is a CATERER ASSISTANT?
Who was the hardworking mother who developed dementia?
Who was ADELE VIGNES?
Unsuspecting white husband with mulatto wife
Who is BLAKE SANDERS?
Worked for the FBI as a fingerprint reader
Who was DESIREE VIGNES?
City Adele sent Stella and Desire to work
What is OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA?
Horrible fate of the Stella and Desiree's father
What is LYNCHED?