My Father, Sun Sun Johnson Chapters 1-4

Who is the author of My Father, Sun-Sun Johnson?

• C. Evan Palmer

• C. Everard Palmer

• E. Charles Palmer

• None of the above

____ is the narrator of the story.

• Rami

• Debbie

• Merton

• Jake

The story begins with Rami and his father living in River Bottom.

• True

• False

Two types of produce that Sun-Sun grows include _______ and _________.

(a)  

In your own words, explain what Rami means when he says "I was there when the blow fell".

The antagonist of the story is (a)   .

One thing that Rami and Merton did not have at their new house in River Bottom was _______.

• Love

• A roof

• Hot food

• Running water

Robin Hill and River Bottom are names with symbolic meaning. In at least one paragraph, explain what moving from Robin's Hill to River Bottom means.

The author suggests that Merton's bad luck may not have been all his fault. Describe one instance that was out of his control and contributed to his downfall.

On page 10 of the text, the author uses the word 'tersely'. Based on what is happening, what do you think this word means?

• Happy

• Rude

• Short

• None of the above