NightJohn Flashcard

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What did Mammy pray for?

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To be free.

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What happened to Nightjohn after he left (escaped)?

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He escaped, but came back at night to teach Sarny and other slaves how to read and write.

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Why is Margaret Waller upset that Clel Waller bought a new field hand?

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There won't be enough money left for her to get new dresses.

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Why does Waller care how old the children, especially the girls are?

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He wants to know when they will be ready to breed.

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True or False: Slaves weren't supposed to pray or know anything about God.

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True.

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What is the main theme of 'NightJohn'?

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The struggle for freedom and the importance of education.

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Who is Nightjohn?

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A slave who escapes and returns to teach others to read and write.

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What does Mammy represent in the story?

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The longing for freedom and family.

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What does the act of praying signify for the slaves?

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Hope and a connection to a higher power.

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What is the significance of teaching slaves to read and write?

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It empowers them and helps them seek freedom.