How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"It's pretty clear that your mother cares about where a person is from," Ned said. (16.25)
Is Mrs. Larkin prejudiced? What exactly is she prejudiced against?
Quote #5
The unfortunate explosion of firewords in the water tower—and subsequent dousing of the president and the newly signed victory quilt—was a somewhat surprising turn of events. While shock among the onlookers was widespread, the range of glee and dismay was split mostly among party lines. Although, it seemed the ruffling of feathers at the president's "pond jumpers" comment (referring to our foreign-born citizens who crossed the ocean) permeated throughout. (16.124)
That's right: even the president of the U.S. is prejudiced. He had just been soaked by the exploding water tower, sure, but that's no excuse.
Quote #6
The men in their white hooded robes were nowhere to be found, but there in front of the small building stood a large cross set ablaze. (19.75)
The Manifest KKK was out to scare the German townspeople. What's the purpose of burning crosses in front of people's homes or businesses? Is this an intimidation tactic or a threat?