Blake
Who had warned Blake Sanders about his wife, Stella?
his mother
What dish had Stella never eaten before?
oysters
Where does Stella live now?
Brentwood, California
Who is not invited to the Sanders` Christmas party?
Loretta and her family
What does Stella do to her daughter after she called Cindy names?
Stella hits her daughter.
What did Blake play with as a child because he did not have any friends?
Jimbo, an ugly black rag doll
Stella soon becomes two different people. Who is she when at work?
She acts like a white woman and is always called Miss Vignes.
What do Stella and Blake do every year at Christmas Eve?
They throw a big party with caterers and invite the whole neighborhood.
Who is Cindy?
Lorettas daugther
How were Stella and Desiree always called?
The twins, not the girls.
How did Stella`s detachtment feel for Blake when they first started dating?
It felt dreamy and romantic.
Why was Stella fired and by whom?
She was distracted and almost caught her hand in the mangle and was then fired by Mae.
Who confronts Stella for being friends with Loretta?
Dale Johansen
What happens one week after Christmas?
Someone throws stones through the Walkers ` windows.
What would Stella like to tell Loretta after the Walkers have moved out?
She wants to tell her about her true identity, but it is already too late.
Why was Blake moving back to Boston?
His father was sick, he wanted to be closer to him.
What is the name of the department store Stella works at?
Maison Blanche
Who is always imagining things?
Marge Hawthorne
Why does Loretta tell Stella to never come to their house again?
Kennedy called Cindy a ´n****`.
What secret did Stella keep from Desiree?
She did not tell her that she acts like a white woman and basically splits into two personalities.
What did Blake see when his toy broke and what did he expect to see?
He saw white cotton come out of Jimbo, but he expected it to be brown.
What was Stella`s initial reaction when she thought she did not get the job as a secretary?
She was relieved.
What does Blake suggest Stella should do to occupy her time instead of meeting up with Loretta?
Stella should take up a class or an activity to occupy her time in his opinion.
Where do the Walkers move to after months of harassment?
Baldwin Hills
Why was Loretta so angry at Stella when Kennedy insulted her daughter? What do you think/speculations?
She might have thought that Stella or her husband had told their daughter about this insult and that Stella might think a racist way about her and her family.