One Crazy Summer

What did Delphine notice about Papa that he tried to hide?

• he was nervous about them going away

• he couldn't wait to get rid of them

• he had no idea why they needed to go

• he really felt Big Ma was right

Who is narrating the story?

• Fern

• Delphine

• Cecile

• Big ma

Why were Vonetta and Fern fighting after dinner?

• Vonetta drew all over Miss Patty Cake

• Vonetta tripped Fern on purpose

• Vonetta ate the last spring roll

• Fern called Vonetta a baby.

What is the last name of the three girls in One Crazy Summer?

• Jones

• Gaither

• Johnson

• Gonzalez

What was Delphine surprised to see?

• Two white delivery men friendly with The Black Panthers

• Cecile join them for breakfast.

• Cecile call Fern by her name.

Who does Delphine say is the only one who remembers Cecily fondly?

• Uncle Devin

• Uncle Darnell

• Uncle Kelvin

• Uncle Darius

Who ended up getting scolded on the plane? Why?

• Vonetta-she yelled out

• Delphine-she went to the bathroom

• Fern-crying & lost Miss Patty Cake

• Delphine-out of her seat and the girls screamed

How would Big Ma have felt about their behavior on the plane? Why?

• upset; the girls must show how respectful they are in front of people who don't look like them

• happy; the girls are just cute, no one could be angry with them

• sad; knowing that the girls were raised without their mother

How did Fern and Vonetta respond as the plane "descended"?

• they clapped; happy it was almost over

• cried; out of extreme fear

• grabbed onto Delphine; out of fear

• closed their eyes and made a wish; enjoying the adventure

What is the main setting of 'One Crazy Summer'?

• A) New York City

• B) Oakland, California

• C) Chicago

• D) Atlanta