American Citizenship and Racial Identity
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What did the protagonist learn about themselves from the experience mentioned in the text?

  • They learned they are too dependent on others
  • They learned they are not capable of protecting themselves
  • They learned they have power and determination (correct)
  • They learned they are afraid of working

    • Why was the protagonist allowed to stay out until eleven at night?

  • Because their sibling ensured proper behavior and safety (correct)
  • Because their mother didn't care about their safety
  • Because they could not be trusted without their sibling
  • Because their sibling was a bad influence on them

    • Why did the directors refuse to allow a dance on one particular night at the Booker T. Washington Center?

  • There was a shortage of staff to supervise the dance
  • A dance had already been held the previous night (correct)
  • There was a lack of interest from the teenagers in having a dance
  • The center had banned all social events for that week

    • Why did the protagonist end up realizing that Bailey was missing that evening?

    <p>They were swept along by the group and didn't notice Bailey was missing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Bailey's role when it came to the protagonist staying out late?

    <p>He ensured proper behavior and acted as a guide for the protagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the general sentiment of the group when they decided to go to the Mission District to eat tamales?

    <p>They were excited and enthusiastic about their plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason behind Vivian's father evading immigration agents successfully?

    <p>He jumped from a banana boat in Tampa, Florida.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Vivian's mother entertain her children at the kitchen table?

    <p>By whirling her braids like ropes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term was used to describe Vivian's mother due to having one-eighth Negro blood?

    <p>Octoroon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Vivian's family become known as the 'Bad Baxters'?

    <p>Due to their father's violent threats towards them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when it is mentioned that Vivian's mother could pass for white?

    <p>She was light-colored enough to be mistaken as a white person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Vivian's father feel about being an American citizen?

    <p>He spoke proudly about it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the protagonist consider doing when they realized they were in the room of the person who harmed them?

    <p>Searching for a weapon to defend themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why couldn't the protagonist make any sounds when they tried to shout?

    <p>The pain made it impossible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the person who harmed the protagonist go to get juice?

    <p>Corner store</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the protagonist's initial reaction when the person decided to nurse them back to health?

    <p>Fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the protagonist hope will help them in their dire situation?

    <p>Landlord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Maya Johnson's job on the railway?

    <p>Chau eur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reaction of the protagonist's mother when she saw them in the room?

    <p>Fainting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the company claim Maya Johnson was the first black person to work on the railway?

    <p>Because another employee was passing for white</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason the man had been able to work on the railway for twenty years?

    <p>He was passing for white</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Maya Johnson feel when she received her uniform?

    <p>Like a woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Maya's mother do while Maya worked on the streetcar?

    <p>Followed her in a car until dawn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Maya's mother do after following her to work?

    <p>Headed back home immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the speaker's mother say about her marriage?

    <p>She hoped her daughter would be happy but did not lie about her expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the speaker leave her job at the record store?

    <p>Her husband, Tosh, asked her to leave due to jealousy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the speaker and Tosh shop for when setting up their new home?

    <p>Kitchen appliances, like a stove and refrigerator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the speaker feel about being a housewife?

    <p>She loved it but missed her mother's presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the speaker apply for a job at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company?

    <p>At Tosh's suggestion due to men flirting with her at her previous job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the speaker feel about the attention she received at the record store?

    <p>She enjoyed it and felt flattered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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