FAMILY
Why did Richard's father abandon the family?
For another woman
Which sacrament did Richard eventually receive?
Baptism
What prevented Richard's mom from being treated at the hospital in Clarksdale, MS?
She was black
Which state was Richard originally from?
Mississippi
Why didn't Richard want to sleep in the bedroom at Uncle Clarke's house?
A boy had recently died in that room and Richard was scared
How did Richard's mother's sickness present itself to someone looking at her?
She was paralyzed
Which Christian denomination was Granny?
Seventh Day Adventist
What did the white men in West Helena, AR want from Uncle Hoskins?
His saloon business/for him to get out of town
Which of Richard's relatives was murdered in West Helena, AR?
Uncle Hoskins
Name one of the foods Richard typically had to eat while living at Granny's house
Mush, gravy, or greens
What was the Christian denomination of Granny's church
Seventh Day Adventist
Why was Richard not allowed to work on Saturdays?
It was (to Granny) the Sabbath
Which career did the white lady tell Richard he was incapable of?
Writer
Who eventually goes to live in Detroit?
Richard's brother
What was the name of the story Richard had published?
"The Voodoo of Hell's Half-Acre"
What was Uncle Hoskins' business?
A saloon/bar
What did Richard say would have to happen before he came to God?
He'd have to see an angel
Which hate group published the newspaper that Richard briefly sold?
Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
Which state was Richard living in when he was baptized?
Mississippi
After being beaten nearly unconscious in Ch. 1, what did Richard see in his hallucinations?
White bags of fluid
Who did Richard's brother go to live with in Detroit?
Aunt Maggie
Why was Granny so appalled by Richard's interest in writing stories?
writing fiction was lying and therefore a sin
Which question did the white lady ask Richard that made him laugh?
"Do you steal?"
In the boat, which body of water would Richard and his family have taken during their move north to Memphis?
The Mississippi River
What was the name of the dog Richard briefly owned and tried to sell?
Betsy
What was the name of the woman who ran the orphanage that Richard briefly was sent to live in?
Miss Simon
What did Granny think would happen if you talked while eating at the dinner table?
God would make you choke on your food
What did Richard always wonder about Granny regarding race?
Was she white?
In ch. 1-7, Richard has lived in three states. Name the states in the correct order.
Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee
What was Richard's one Christmas gift in Ch. 2?
An orange