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What job did Mrs. Osborn initially assign to Milberry Jones?
What job did Mrs. Osborn initially assign to Milberry Jones?
Mrs. Osborn was certain the handyman would be happy to share his quarters with Milberry Jones.
Mrs. Osborn was certain the handyman would be happy to share his quarters with Milberry Jones.
False (B)
What was the name of the boy who arrived on the four o'clock train?
What was the name of the boy who arrived on the four o'clock train?
Milberry Jones
Mrs. Osborn went to visit Dr. Renfield at his ______.
Mrs. Osborn went to visit Dr. Renfield at his ______.
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Match the characters to their descriptions:
Match the characters to their descriptions:
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Flashcards
Milberry Jones
Milberry Jones
A person of color hired by Mrs. Osborn to wash dishes.
Mrs. Osborn’s concern
Mrs. Osborn’s concern
Worried about sleeping arrangements for Milberry due to racial issues.
Dr. Renfield
Dr. Renfield
A doctor whom Mrs. Osborn hoped to consult about Milberry.
Cottage setting
Cottage setting
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Racial dynamics
Racial dynamics
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Study Notes
A Colored Boy Arrives
- A colored boy arrived on a train at four o'clock
- Mrs. Osborn noticed the boy's race, but there was nothing she could do
- The boy washed dishes
- The boy had left for the city from the Scandanivian kitchen after breakfast
The Boy's Accommodation
- The kitchen boy and the handyman shared the same quarters
- Mrs. Osborn did not know if the handyman would accept a colored person, so looked for a place to put him quickly
- Mrs. Osborn sent the boy to the employment office
Mrs. Osborn's Feelings and Intentions
- Mrs. Osborn did not want the boy to go to the handyman's room
- She desired a servant-like servant that would follow and look after her
- She wanted help for her in the kitchen
- She thought the boy was a decent boy
- She did not want her husband's wife to know about her desires
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Explore the themes and character dynamics in 'A Colored Boy Arrives,' focusing on race and social roles in domestic settings. This quiz delves into Mrs. Osborn's feelings and societal implications of employment during this period.
