Characters
Who is the main character of the book?
Where did the live at the start of the book?
Gary, Indiana
What historical event is happening in this book?
The Great Depression
Bugs/beetles/insects
"The Mighty Miss Malone"
Roscoe Malone (dad)
Who was Deza's teacher in Gary, Indiana?
Mrs. Needham
Where did Jimmie move to sing?
Detroit
Lie to others about where you're from, other answers work too.
What kind of car did Marvelous Marvin drive?
Buick
"Joe Louis is a credit to your race."
The librarian
Who was the boss of the homeless camp in Flint, Michigan?
Ms. Stew
Where does Marvelous Marvin live?
Chicago
Name one of the people who lived in the homeless camp in Flint that is NOT a Malone.
Lots of options
What book was Deza obsessed with at the beginning of the book?
"If I'm lyin', I'm flyin'"
Jimmie
What was the name of the German boxer that Joe Louis fought?
Max Schmeling
Where did the Malones SAY they were from in the homeless camp? (This is a lie they told)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Why did the Malone family get evicted early from their house?
Other families were ready to move in
What item did the Malones have to leave behind before they got on the train to Detroit?
Dad's work boots
"That's a shame, a real shame!"
Deza
Who was the woman temporarily living at Marvelous Marvin's house?
Mrs. Carter
What was the name of the speakeasy that Jimmie performed at?
The New Turned Leaf
Why couldn't Deza borrow books from the library in Flint, Michigan?
She had no address / she was homeless
What was the name of the pattern on Deza's dress?
Gingham
"Deza, you have to pull yourself together."
Mom OR Mrs. Needham