Chapter 3 “Kosher”
- Why does Ruth say her father married her mother?
- What would Ruth’s father threaten her and her mother with?
- What activities were not allowed on the Sabbath?
- Why was Ruth so confused about death? What does she fear about death? Explain.
Chapter 4 “Black Power”
- How does James learn about his mother? Why do you think Ruth avoids talking about her past with her children? Explain your response.
- How did James and his siblings deal with the “realities we had no control over”? What are some of these “realities”? Explain.
- Why may Ruth have gotten upset when the teachers would ask her if her children were adopted? Why do you think the teachers asked if James and his siblings were adopted?
- Why did James fear for his mother’s safety?
- How did the media effect James’ perception of the Black Panthers?
- Why do you think Ruth was so adamant about her children staying at home and keeping their business private?
- According to James, what is the immigrant mentality?
- What did James’ parents believe was the way out of poverty? Do you agree with them? Explain.
- Why is it contradicting that his mother sends him to “white” schools? What do you think about this? Explain your response.
- How was Ruth treated by white people? How was she treated by black people?
- Why is James so afraid of the Black Panthers?
- Who is more violent, James or the Black Panther? Explain your answer.
Assignments:
Finish questions for Thursday.
"Raised By" poems
Notes due Friday
