Comprehension Questions on Sonny and Smilin' Jack

How does Sonny meet Smilin' Jack?

Why is this event important to the plot?

After hearing Smilin' Jack's description of a rent party, how does Sonny's understanding of it change?

What does Sonny's mother think of his plan?

Does she change her mind? Why?

Why do you think Smilin' Jack says it's one of the happiest nights of his life?

How can you tell that the story takes place in the past?

What problem do Sonny and his Mama have?

How do they think they might solve it?

Cite examples of informal language.