Questions and Answers
Who is the man outside that is working with June?
Neil
What shape did May put Lily's pancake in?
The shape of an L
Why won't June get married?
She was to be married before, but the man left her at the altar
What is Neil's job?
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What did Lily not know about black people?
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What is the number one question asked in South Carolina?
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Where did Lily say that she was from?
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Who makes up the Daughters of Mary?
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Who is Lunelle?
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Who is Mabelee?
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Who is Cressie?
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Who is Otis Hill?
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Who is Otis Hill's wife?
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Who is Sugar Girl?
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What is the story behind 'Our Lady of Chains'?
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What song did June play on the cello?
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What song did June play on the piano?
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What would make a person do strange things?
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What day was the rocket going to launch?
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What was the name of the rocket?
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Where was the rocket going to be launched from?
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Study Notes
Characters and Relationships
- Neil is June's boyfriend, working alongside her.
- June refrains from marriage due to a past experience of being left at the altar.
- Lily learns about the complexities of race, discovering that black people can blush.
Cultural Insights
- The most common question in South Carolina is asking where someone is from, highlighting social connections.
- Lily claims to be from Spartanburg County, facilitating her acceptance in the community.
Daughters of Mary
- The group consists of Queenie, Violet, Lunelle, Mabelee, Cressie, and Otis Hill.
- Lunelle is identified as a hat maker.
- Mabelee is noted for her tiger fur attire.
- Cressie is described with a striking crimson smokestack adorned with black netting and ostrich feathers.
- Otis Hill, a male member of the group, has distinct stubby teeth, and his wife is known as "Sugar Girl," who wears a white dress, turquoise cotton gloves, and an emerald green turban.
Spiritual and Historical Elements
- "Our Lady of Chains" originated when Obadiah discovered a wooden figure of a woman by the Ashley River, who promised to care for him.
Music and Emotion
- June plays "Amazing Grace" on the cello and "Go Tell It on the Mountain" on the piano, showcasing her musical talent.
- The heat affects people’s behavior, causing them to act strangely.
Events and Milestones
- The rocket named Ranger Seven was set to launch on July 28th from Cape Kennedy, Florida.
- The mission had a significant distance of 253,665 miles, aiming to photograph the Earth's surface.
- The newspaper labeled the launch as "Luna-tic Vision."
- August expresses distress regarding the potential negative impact of the mission, fearing it would disrupt the moon.
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