1Q. What happened after Richard Wright came home the first time?
1A. Richard's mother sent him out again with another note and money.
2Q. Who was it that gave Richard, the "confidence" to stand up for himself?
2A. It was his mother.
3Q. make a three column note chart. Be sure to include characters, setting, conflict, climax, conclusion, and resolution.
3A. Characters:
Richard Wright, His mother, The Gang - "I'm going to teach you this night to...." the mother
Setting:
mom's house, city street - that night I won the rights to the streets of Memphis.
Conflict:
Richard vs. Gang, Richard vs. mother, Gang vs. each other, The Streets vs. Richard, Richard vs. Nature. (Nature is The Concrete Jungle) - "...the mom slapped him across the face."
Climax:
When the mom gave him a stick and told him to go and fight. - "Take this money, this note, and this stick. Don't come back without the groceries." (The Mom)
Conclusion:
He earned his respect of the gang. - "That night I won the rights to the streets of Memphis." (Richard)
Resolution:
Stand up for yourself. Also don't let society distinguish you, or who you are.
4Q. What is Richard's last name?
4A. Wright. Richard's last name is Wright.
5Q.On what try did Richard finally get the groceries?
5A. It was the third try, when Richard finally got the groceries.
6Q. What was the main setting of "Black Boy?"
6A. The main setting of "Black Boy" was the streets of Memphis.
7Q. Where did the gang members run to after the beating?
7A. The gang members ran to their houses after the beating that Richard delivered.
8Q. What did Richard do after he beat the gang members?
8A. Richard got the groceries from the store after beating up the gang members.
9Q. What does the mother say the third time before sending Richard out again?
9A. The mother said, "Take this note, this money, and this stick. Don't come back until you have the groceries."
10Q. Who was the main character in this story?
10A. Richard was the key/main character in this story.