Having Our Say - Chapters 28 and 29

Front

Who quit their job to take care of Momma?

Back

Bessie

Front

What contest did Hubert and Momma have?

Back

Running down the steps of the Statue of Liberty.

Front

What took all their attention after the housing project moved to the neighborhood?

Back

The children.

Front

What was Bessie's ulterior motive in moving with Sadie to Mount Vernon?

Back

She wanted Sadie to move on after Momma's death.

Front

What did Bessie do out of anger towards the moving men?

Back

She hid their crowbar.

Front

What is the significance of the Statue of Liberty in the story?

Back

It represents a place of contest and memory for Hubert and Momma.

Front

How did the housing project impact Bessie and Sadie's lives?

Back

It shifted their focus to caring for the children.

Front

What does Bessie's action of hiding the crowbar symbolize?

Back

Her frustration and desire to assert control over the situation.

Front

What role does family play in Bessie and Sadie's decisions?

Back

Family influences their choices, especially in times of change.

Front

What does the garden represent for Bessie and Sadie?

Back

A sense of home and stability amidst upheaval.