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Questions and Answers
Who is the man outside that is working with June?
Who is the man outside that is working with June?
Neil
What shape did May put Lily's pancake in?
What shape did May put Lily's pancake in?
The shape of an L
Why won't June get married?
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?
What is Neil's job?
What did Lily not know about black people?
What did Lily not know about black people?
What is the number one question asked in South Carolina?
What is the number one question asked in South Carolina?
Where did Lily say that she was from?
Where did Lily say that she was from?
Who makes up the Daughters of Mary?
Who makes up the Daughters of Mary?
Who is Lunelle?
Who is Lunelle?
Who is Mabelee?
Who is Mabelee?
Who is Cressie?
Who is Cressie?
Who is Otis Hill?
Who is Otis Hill?
Who is Otis Hill's wife?
Who is Otis Hill's wife?
Who is Sugar Girl?
Who is Sugar Girl?
What is the story behind 'Our Lady of Chains'?
What is the story behind 'Our Lady of Chains'?
What song did June play on the cello?
What song did June play on the cello?
What song did June play on the piano?
What song did June play on the piano?
What would make a person do strange things?
What would make a person do strange things?
What day was the rocket going to launch?
What day was the rocket going to launch?
What was the name of the rocket?
What was the name of the rocket?
Where was the rocket going to be launched from?
Where was the rocket going to be launched from?
How long was the rocket traveling?
How long was the rocket traveling?
What was the point of the mission?
What was the point of the mission?
What did the newspaper call the rocket launch?
What did the newspaper call the rocket launch?
Why was August upset?
Why was August upset?
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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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