Hillcrest High School Library

Mrs. Spoljaric, Library Media Specialist

Mrs. Ramjam, Teacher

 

 

Name: ___________________________             Writing #1                 Date:__________

 

Choose four and answer in detail-5 points each.

 

1.      Helen ran away from home. Describe the circumstances surrounding this act.

2.      How does James describe the lifestyle in his home, and what are the rules?

3.      Describe Ruth’s experience with the KKK.

4.      Describe Ruth’s life as a child in Suffolk.

5.      Richie was in trouble with the law. Describe this incident.

6.      Why did James choose the recount the milk incident in his book?

7.      As an adult, how does James feel about his background?

8.      Why was Ruth “starving for love and affection”?