Black Boy Questions: Ch 5 and 6

Please answer the following questions below. You don't need to print or rewrite the questions, just number and answer in complete sentences. Incorporate specifc details from the novel.

Ch 5 - 6

1. Find an interesting citation from chapters 5 - 6 and explain, in detail what the quote means and how it indicates change and growth for the character.
2. How did Richard's family react to his sixth grade promotion?
3. Why did Richard sell anti-Negro newspapers?
4. Why did Addie say she would kill Richard?
5. Who was Brother Manse and what did Richard gain from his job with him?
6. How did Addi and Granny react to Grandpa’s death?
7. What was Richard’s mother’s reaction to his defiance of Granny and Addie and their consent to his working?
8. Explain why Richard did not want to work for the white woman who gave him moldy molasses.
9. Why did Richard begin attending Sunday School?
10. Why did Richard finally consent to being baptized in the church?
11. Why did Richard threaten to cut his Uncle Tom with razors?