Chapter 1-5
What is the made over lavender dress?
Reverend Thomas
Who is the person the children loathe so much?
Due to his rich status, lack of responsibility, and free ride it was the perfect situation.
Why does Bibbi decide to live with Mr. Freeman?
Mrs. Cullian's favorite china
What did Marguerite break of Mrs. Cullian's?
15 year old country girl whose parents were dead and Bailey's love
Who is Joyce?
This town was described as segregated and known by Marguerite and Bailey as "Whitesfolksville"
What is Stamps?
Due to their lifestyle of "living off the land"
Why did it take so long for the Depression to hit the African-American population of Stamps?
Due to his threat to kill Bailey and her lack of understanding what really happened
Why didn't Marguerite tell anyone what Mr. Freeman did?
They are referred to as charity.
What does the preacher call whitefolks?
It made her feel sad and grim, as it was her first funeral service.
Where Uncle Willie hid in the store.
What is the vegetable bin?
Gambling, selling liquor
What are the illegal activities that Grandmother Baxter was involved in?
Not by the courts, but by Marguerite's uncle.
How was Mr. Freeman punished?
Mrs. Cullinan's, to have complete finishing school.
Where was Marguerite sent to work?
As an abomination, due to how they treat each other.
How does the author refer to the entire human species?
God and business
What are the two guiding forces in Momma's life?
Marguerite and Bailey mother's boyfriend
Who is Mr. Freeman?
She was raped by Mr. Freeman
What happened to Marguerite?
Marguerite considered it a treacherous, hateful word due to her rape.
Due to her graduating 8th grade at the top of her class.
What makes Marguerite proud at the beginning of chapter 23?
Who is Bailey?
The phrase means all you can do is laugh at what you can't stop
What is the meaning of the phrase"there is a thin line between humor and hysteria"?
He was reassuring, crying with her and saying he would never let Mr. Freeman kill him
Tommy Valdon
Who stopped paying attention to Marguerite due to her giggling every time she saw him?
He gave the speech at graduation that upset Marguerite.