The characters
Family & Relationships
The plot
Racism
100

Who is in jail? 

Fonny

100

How does Joseph react to Tish’s pregnancy?

He is surprised but supports her

100

Who is pregnant?

Tish

100

What does the story show about racism?

Racism causes unfair treatment

200

Who is Fonny’s father?

Frank

200

Why does Tish’s family contact Frank?

To tell him about the baby

200

Why is Tish and Fonny’s future difficult?

Fonny is in jail, and racism makes their future difficult

200

How does racism affect Fonny?

He is treated unfairly by the police

300

What kind of person is Joseph?

Caring and supportive

300

How long have Tish and Fonny known each other?


Since childhood

300

How do Tish’s family’s actions affect the story?

They give her support and try to help Fonny and Tish


300

What does Fonny’s situation show about society?

Society treats Black people unfairly