Johnny
What confuses Johnny when he gets home from school?
His belongings are in the hallway
Why is Billy jealous of Johnny running away?
his dad beats him
Who are the Moochers?
a gang of orphans/foster kids
Why does Baldy make Johnny fight?
Johnny asked why he was bald
What is Richard's home state?
Mississippi
Where does Johnny first run to?
the subway
What does Johnny find out from Ma and Big Sis?
He is a foster child and must go to a new home
What happened when Johnny announced himself to the Moochers?
they aggressively grabbed him and questioned him
Why is Johnny bald?
A nurse left his head under radiation for too long
What three continents did Richard Wright explore?
Asia, Africa, and Europe
What does Johnny steal?
candy bars
What happens when the Greens arrive?
Johnny runs away
What is Johnny's new nick name?
Jackal
What makes the group respect Johnny?
He won the fight against Baldy.
Double Points: What is the title of Richard's novel that was released in 1940 and was the first bestseller by an African American?
Native Son
What friend does Johnny trust after he runs away?
Billy
How long has Johnny been in foster care?
since he was a baby
How does the gang make money?
robbing people in the park
Who becomes leader of the gang after the fight?
Jackal/Johnny
Known as the City of Lights, Richard Wright moved here in 1946?
Paris
Where does Billy take Johnny?
to the basement of the school where he will meet the Moochers
What happened to Johnny's biological parents?
-his mom was in an asylum
-his dad was unknown
How does Johnny feel when they arrive at Gink's apartment?
Varies
Where does the gang go after the fight to rob someone?
Morningside Park in NYC
How many books did Richard Wright write?
20