A Colored Boy Arrives

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What job did Mrs. Osborn initially assign to Milberry Jones?

Serving dinner
Assisting the handyman
Cleaning the kitchen
Washing dishes (correct)

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?

Milberry Jones

Mrs. Osborn went to visit Dr. Renfield at his ______.

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Match the characters to their descriptions:

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Milberry Jones

A person of color hired by Mrs. Osborn to wash dishes.

Mrs. Osborn’s concern

Worried about sleeping arrangements for Milberry due to racial issues.

Dr. Renfield

A doctor whom Mrs. Osborn hoped to consult about Milberry.

Cottage setting

Dr. Renfield’s location where Mrs. Osborn seeks help.

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Racial dynamics

Social implications surrounding Milberry's employment.

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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