Characters 1
Who does Nigel marry?
Carrie
Which major character does Dana teach how to read?
Nigel
About what does Kevin say, "“It’s over... There’s nothing you can do to change any of it now.”
The slaves of Weylin Plantation being sold after Rufus' death.
Whose funeral occurs in "The Rope?"
Alice's
What illness (also called "ague") did Dana think Rufus might have had in "The Storm?"
Malaria
Why did Tom Weylin die?
Heart attack
Who is Hagar and why is she important?
Rufus and Alice's daughter. She is Dana's ancestor.
What significant thing does Rufus continue doing for his son Joe while Dana is gone between "The Storm" and "The Rope?"
Rufus continues teaching Joe how to read and write, which will give Joe many advantages.
On what day in 1976 does Dana return to the 1800s for the last time?
It's her birthday
What's Sarah's primary job on the plantation?
Head cook
What job does Tom Weylin offer to Kevin in "The Fall?"
Tutoring Rufus
Why does Rufus not send Dana's letters to Kevin?
He fears Dana abandoning him for Kevin
Why does Rufus take Alice's children from her?
To punish and scare her against leaving him again
At what location did Dana and Kevin meet?
A warehouse
What are the full names of the two overseers employed at Weylin Plantation?
Jake Edwards and Evan Fowler
Who sells Sam James and why?
Rufus, because Rufus thought Sam wanted to be with Dana
When Dana observes the slaves interacting with Rufus, she determines that they have 3 distinct attitudes toward him at the same time. What are 2 of them?
How does Dana return home in "The Rope?"
She stabs and kills Rufus (and gets her arm caught/crushed into the wall???)
Who are 2 slaves on Weylin plantation who are NOT sold after Rufus dies?
Nigel, Carrie, Hagar, Joe
What happened to Sarah's children, and why did this event occur?
Tom Weylin sold her children so Margaret Weylin could buy fancy things she didn't need.
Why was Kevin shocked that his sister became extremely racist?
Her best friend in school was Black
At what point in the novel does Dana realize that people can be taught to accept slavery?
Seeing children playing auction
About what does Dana realize she could "forgive him even this?"
Rufus' sexual advances/assault of Dana
Explain what events cause Dana's arrival in and departure from the 1800s for 2 chapters of Kindred. Include the chapter titles.
The River - Rufus drowning; Tom Weylin threatening Dana with a gun
The Fire - Rufus setting drapes on fire; Dana attacked by white patroller
The Fall - Rufus breaking his leg; Tom Weylin whipping Dana for having a book
The Fight - Rufus being beaten by Isaac; Dana thinks Rufus is going to shoot her
The Storm - Rufus nearly drowns after getting drunk; Dana cuts her wrists
The Rope - Rufus nearly kills himself after Alice dies; Dana stabby stabs Rufus