Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Who is more like a mother to Abyssinia, Patience or Mother Barker?
- What happens to Abyssinia at the very end?
- Does Lily Norene's husband love her? Does she love him?
- Does Abyssinia ever forgive God?
- Why doesn't Abyssinia ever seem romantically interested in anyone?
- How does this book contribute to readers' understanding of the Civil Rights Movement?