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What was Jimmy's last sermon about?
Jimmy's last sermon was about condemning hatred, judgement, and fear.
Why did Jimmy think he would find peace and new words on the mountains?
The mountains reminded him of his favorite hill where he found peace and new words.
Jimmy writings from the mountain turned into his first novel.
True or false
True
When was Jimmy born?
Jimmy was born on August 2, 1924.
James Baldwin got a job to support his family instead of going to college
True or false
True
What did Jimmy grab as he left the church?
Jimmy grabbed his pencil.
What did Jimmy take on the mountain top?
Jimmy took his typewriter.
What did Jimmy's first novel "Go Tell It on the Mountain" do for Black people and Harlem?
Jimmy's first novel helped the world see the conditions and fullness of Black life in new light and Harlem saw itself glittering through Jimmy's eyes.
What is Jimmy's full name?
James Arthur Baldwin
How much money did Jimmy have when he flew to France?
He had $40
What does the narrator mean when he says "his mother's love flowed through him like a river of ribbons?"
This means that Jimmy's mother's love was a constant, moving force, like a flowing river and continued to sustain him even when he was away from home.
What does the narrator say Jimmy found on the mountain top?
The narrator says that Jimmy found a clearer view of himself and of the world on the mountain top.
Where was Jimmy born?
Jimmy was born in Harlem, New York.
At what library did Jimmy's mother encourage him to spend time?
The public library on 135th street
How many books did James Baldwin write?
More than 20 books for adults and 1 children's book.
List all the jobs that Jimmy had after leaving home.
Jimmy worked as a factory worker, a dish washer, an elevator boy, and a waiter, and meat packer.
Where was Jimmy's typewriter as he climbed the mountain?
Jimmy's typewriter was tucked under his arm.
What does it mean when it says that Jimmy's mother was his first literary advocate?
(author's note)
It means that she was the first person who encouraged his love for books/literature.
In the author's note, what is said about Jimmy's academics?
It is said that although Jimmy excelled in writing and history, he struggled in other areas which made him graduate 6 months after his friends.
When did James Baldwin pass away?
In 1987
What dream inspired Jimmy to fly to France?
Writing a book of his own
What did Jimmy write on top of the mountain?
Jimmy wrote love songs to his mother, lullabies to his sisters and brothers, and a song of forgiveness to his stepfather.
Why did James Baldwin travel to the American South?
To observe and document the civil rights movement.
When did James Baldwin travel to the American South?
In 1957
What did the illustrator do to properly tell James Baldwin's and Harlem's story?
The illustrator did a lot of research, studied James Baldwin's life, pored over photos, listened to James's interviews and lectures, and remembered his drives through Harlem with his dad.