Life
What is Sonny's real name?
Carson
Who is Willie?
Sonny's mother
What time period does Sonny's story take place in?
Civil Rights era (1960s-1970s)
"Sonny had been arrested for the first time while protesting for ___?."
What city does Sonny live in?
Harlem, New York
Who is Robert?
Sonny's father
What problem(s) make it difficult to live in Harlem?
Poverty and drug addiction
Sonny is part of which side of the family tree?
Effia
Who is Josephine?
Sonny's sister
What kind of protests does Sonny take part in?
Civil rights protests
Which earlier character's experience connects to Sonny's arrest and struggle?
H, who is imprisoned unfairly
What group does Sonny join to help his recovery?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
What family problem continues in Sonny's life, just like his ancestors' lives?
Abandonment
Why is Harlem important to the story?
Showing both hope and hardship for Black families
“He thought about how easy it was to fall back into old ways.” What does this quote show about Sonny?
It shows that change is hard and Sonny keeps slipping back into his old habits.