Characters and people
Who is the narrator of the Story?
Who is Patti Smith
What city is Patti from Originally?
Chicago Illinois
What was the reason Patti left for New York?
To follow her dreams of becoming an artist and to find a place where she could express herself freely.
Describe Patti’s personality in the book
Creative and passionate
What kind of clothes did Patti wear when she first came to New York?
Simple, everyday clothes
Who is Patti's best friend?
Who is Robert Mapplethorpe
What city does Patti move to so that she can start her career?
New York City
What do Patti and Robert promise each other?
To always take care of each other.
What was one of Patti’s biggest fears when she first moved to New York?
Being forgotten or failing to succeed.
How did Patti’s style change later in the story?
She wore more creative and artistic clothes
Who was the leading cause that Patti got her first job?
Who is Janet Hamill
What is the famous hotel that Patti and Robert stay in.
The Chelsea Hotel.
What does Patti start doing that makes her famous?
Writing music and performing.
How did Patti handle challenges or setbacks in her life?
She stayed strong
What did Patti do for fun before moving to New York?
She listened to music and read books
Who took pictures of Patti for her album covers and of her art.
Who is Robert Mapplethorpe
The Strand Bookstore.
What sad thing happens to Robert at the end of the story?
He gets very sick and dies.
What was something unique about how Patti approached her creativity?
She mixed different art forms
What did Patti do for fun after she moved to New York?
She went to concerts and art shows
Who is a poet that has been mentioned by Patti multiple times thought the book?
Who is Arthur Rimbaud
When Patti First arrives in New York, she sleeps...
In a park
What major event helped Patti become known as a musician, not just a poet or artist?
Her performance at St. Mark's Church.
When Robert dies he tells Patti he wished they had a normal family and Patti says what to Robert signaling Patti was not a regretful person?
Patti told Robert Our work are our children/ family.
How did Patti feel about the future when she first arrived in New York?
She felt hopeful but unsure