Location
Family
Conflicts
Jobs
Miscellaneous
100

Where was Richard Born?

Mississippi

100

How many siblings did Richard have?

One


100

What was the reason for Richard moving in with a different family memeber?

His mom was sick

100

What was Richards first job?

Paper boy

100

How much was Richard trying to sell the dog for?

He wanted a dollar for the dog

200

Where did Richards grandma live?

Jackson, Mississippi

200

Why did Richard and his mom go to see his dad? What did they need?

They needed money as they were extremely poor

200

What was Richards classmate eating that caused Richard to get the blame?

Walnuts

200

Where did Richard work in Chicago when he was forced into a fight with another boy?

The optometrist

200

What was the girls name who lived with Richard and would read him stories?

Ella

300

Where does Richards dad live?

Mississipi

300

What was Richards grandpas previous job?

He was in the army

300

What caused Richards grandma to fall?

She was chasing after Richard and slipped on a step

300

Why did Richard stop selling the newspapers?

The content within them was promoting the KKK

300

How much Richards dads girlfriend offer to give Richard and his mom when they showed up asking for money?

a nickle, 5 cents

400

Where was Richard living in when he came across the prostitute ring?

Arkansas

400

How old was Richard when he got separated from his brother?

10 years old

400

Why did Richards grandma want Richard to be religious and believe in god?

It was shameful for her own grandson to not believe as she was the eldest in the church and she wanted him to be saved.

400

What was Richards job at the time when the two white guys threw him off the car?

The clothing store

400

What was the name of one of the men who bullied Richard at the factory in which he was employed?

Reynolds 

500

Where did Richards brother go to live when they were separated? 

Detroit

500

How many family members came to the house when Richards mom was sick?

6

500

What was the reason for uncle tom being so mad when Richard told him the time?

He did not like his attitude

500

How much money did Richard earn per week working for the white family?

$2

500

What breed of dog did Richard own in the beginning of the book and what was its name?

Poodle, Betsy