Family
What is the only picture Ruth has of Mameh?
A polish passport
Ruth falls in love with Dennis, what instrument does he play?
Violin
Why did James head down south?
to find out more about his mothers past
What religion helped Ruth from grief
Christiany
What’s tateh’s view on Ruth marrying a black man?
Tateh tells Ruth that she can never come home again if she does so
When James tells Eddie that James is descended from the Shilsky family, Eddie begins to ___.
Laugh
What animal did Mameh love?
Birds
Why was James indecisive about his career?
He was conflicted about his racial identity
Who helped Ruth move on from guilt and depression of her mother’s death
Dennis
Who did the headmaster introduce to james when he was talking to her in the synagogue?
A black jewish janitor
Mameh tells Ruth that it is okay to kill a chicken because ______
a chicken cannot fly
Who does Ruth talk about her first stages of love with?
Dennis
Why did James want to uncover Ruth's past?
He wanted to understand his own past and identity
How does James grieve his grandmother's death?
James pays a silent tribute to his Grandmother
How was james treated by the Jews in Suffolk?
They treated him kindly, and saw him beyond his race
What promise does Ruth make to her sister, which she eventually breaks?
To move home
What did Tateh do that disgusted Ruth?
What did tateh do that disgusted Ruth
Why was james shocked to know his mothers name used to be Rachel?
Ruth never reveals anything about her past to the James, he was shocked to hear who she used to be
How did Ruth react to Mameh’s death?
Ruth was depressed and she felt abandoned
How does James' race affect his work life
He does not know which jobs he belongs in
Why does Tateh tell Ruth she cannot come home?
Because she decides to marry a black man
Where Did Denis and Ruth rent a room after they decided to get married?
Port Royal on 129th street
Why did the Shiklsy family know more about Ruth then her own son
Ruth wanted to leave her past hardships behind her. She hid her past so she could start over and be nothing like her old family
Why did Rachel change her name to Ruth
to Ruth her past family was dead and she needed a fresh start.
How does Dennis' family react to Ruth being white?
They were shocked at first but then very accepting