SUB-PLOT
What is the subject/topic of the subplot?
MURDER
Who does Leanora take care of?
Mr. Field
Who is Merlin's girlfriend and how old is she?
Mary
15 years old
Where does Johnny think women are the happiest?
At home, in the kitchen
Where does Esther think her mother is?
Esther thinks her mother is on a train to heaven.
Who was killed?
Bobby Franks
What war is Mr. Field a veteran of?
The Civil War
Where does Merlin "bust out" his girlfriend from?
An orphanage
What character heard Johnny preaching about women?
Harvey Pettibone
Put her two brothers and sister through school
Who are the killers?
Leopold and Loeb
Who saved Mr. Field's army regiment?
A group of African-American soldiers
Who does Mary want to perform the wedding ceremonies?
Johnny Reeves
Johnny waits for a character to leave before he starts preaching. Who is this person?
Iris Weaver
What was thrown through Sara Chickering's window?
A rock (or brick) wrapped in a threatening letter.
Where did the murder take place?
CHICAGO
What gift does Mr. Field offer Leanora?
A typewriter
What would Merlin and Mary wear at the wedding?
KKK Robes
What is Johnny's favorite word to say?
Neighbor
"I was born a protestant. But I'd become catholic before I'd throw my lot in with the Klan."
Iris Weaver
How much did the killers want in ransom money?
$10,000
Does Leanora accept the gift?
No. She is afraid people will think she stole the typewriter.
How much does Merlin owe to join the KKK?
$10
What does Johnny do on top of the hill?
Burn a cross
Reynard Alexander thinks people who burn crosses are....
LUNATICS