Main Characters
Who is the main character?
Gussie Davis
Nell is the main character.
False
Where was Gussie sent downtown?
The Advent hearing church
Why did Gussie get sent to a hearing church?
She was humming
I am the youngest of the Davis family. Who am I?
Nell
Who is the oldest sister?
Margaret
Mrs. Fernley is heading and lives with the Davis’s.
True
What does Gussie steal and feels guilty about?
Miss. Grace’s letter
What did Gussie find in Miss. Grace’s closet?
A secret letter
I am the oldest of three sisters. Who am I?
Maragret.
Who is the pastor at St. Jude’s?
Gussie’s father
Aunt Glo lives in Texas. Gussie, along with her sisters, visit her every summer.
True
Who see’s Gussie at the Tutwiler?
Her dad
How does Mrs. Hinkle feel about sign language?
She hates it, and wants deaf people to speak
I love to listen to opera. Who am I?
Ms. Fernley
Who is the vice principal at ASD for the colored school?
Mr. Vincent
Gussie’s dad is always around and is very good at lipreading.
False
Where does Gussie sneak off to before the Jubilee that upsets Mr. Snyder?
The colored part of ASD to get Abe
Why does Gussie sneak out to the colored area of ASD?
To get Abe to see the Jubilee
I am the vice principal of the colored section at ASD. Who am I?
Mr. Vincent
Who is really good at lipreading?
Gussie’s mom
Gussie is 13 all throughout the book.
True
Why didn’t Mr. Snyder want Abe to come to the Jubilee?
Because he is colored
Why was Mrs. Thornton sent to the hospital?
Kidney Stones
I live in Texas. Who am I?
Aunt Glo.