Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
Act V
100
What character did not help Mr. Sutter get his wagon out of the mud?
Percelle Johnson
100
What was the name of the Chicago boy that was kidnapped?
Bobby Franks
100
Why did Iris Weaver get arrested when Percelle Johnson caught her running booze?
The man she was with took the blame.
100
What did Leanora like best about Mr. Fields?
He fought for the North in the war.
100
What did Johnny Reeves do in Act V?
Jumped off the bridge into the river.
200
What character died because the family was stuck out in the cold?
Mrs. Sutter
200
Who killed Bobby Franks?
Leopold and Loeb
200
What is a hearse?
A car that transports a dead body.
200
What happened to Sara Chickering's dog, Jerry?
He died, possibly by the Klan.
200
Who attacked the Klansman in Act V?
Mr. Fields
300
Why did Johnny Reeves shake his fists at Esther Hirsh in Act I?
She caught him with a young girl in the woods by the river.
300
What key piece of evidence did the police find that linked Leopold and Loeb to the crime?
The spectacles
300
What 2 characters had differing opinions about the slain Klansman in Act III?
Johnny Reeves and Sara Chickering
300
Who received a letter from Johnny Reeve's mother?
Harvey Pettibone
300
Why was Merlin charged with attempted murder?
Percelle Johnson thought he shot Ira Hirsh.
400
How do you know Sara Chickering thinks less of people of color?
1. Her best quilt was used for "company", and Esther used it for Leanora. 2. Sara has never had a colored girl in her kitchen
400
Which character gave a "sermon" to people about women staying home taking care of children and cooking and cleaning?
Johnny Reeves
400
What almost happened to Esther Hirsh in Act III?
She was almost hit by a train.
400
What did Harvey Pettibone give to Merlin to put in the Sutter's well?
Rat poison from his store.
400
How does Leanora know that Merlin didn't shoot Ira?
She saw him standing at her well.
500
What specific reason does Sara give readers as to why she never got married?
What specific reason does Sara give readers as to why she never got married?She watched her father eat and leave while her mom washed, prepared lunches, and took care of kids. Her father would come home late and fall asleep while her mom worked getting the house ready for bed. Dad always got a holiday and mom never did.
500
Name 2 characters that made it clear in Act II that they were against the Klan.
Sara Chickering and Iris Weaver
500
What animal did Merlin compare Leanora to in the train scene when she saved Esther?
A deer
500
Why wasn't Esther shot, along with her father?
She was leaning forward on his lap looking at a crossword puzzle.
500
Who did Leanora write a letter to?
Helen Keller
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