Ambrosia
Who is Ambrosia?
Ambrosia is Hortense's mother
What does Alsana think of the English?
She feels that they are the only people who want to teach you but steal from you at the same time.
At what age did Ambrosia become pregnant with Hortense?
Age 14
What does Captain Durham tell Ambrosia about their "secret baby"?
He tells her that their child would be the cleverest Jamaican boy.
Why does Captain Durham feel the need to give Ambrosia lessons 3 times a week?
Because he believes that in doing so he will shape her into being proper but also because he may feel guilty for impregnating her.
He wishes to marry Ambrosia
What event happened on the day of the 1907 Kingston earthquake?
Ambrosia's water broke and gave birth to Hortense
Why does Ambrosia stay in Jamaica?
Because she expects the world to end soon.
Why is Ambrosia important in the story?
She is important because she goes through the challenges of being an immigrant and early age motherhood.
Why does Captain Durham return to Jamaica?
He is desperate to find Ambrosia and to propose to her