Mary J. Blige Worked Her Grandmother's Southern Farm as a Kid: "We Picked Peas and Beans for Money; I Knew How That Felt

The transcript describes a personal experience of growing up on a farm, highlighting the chores such as picking peas and beans, washing clothes by hand, and living near train tracks. It emphasizes the self-sufficient lifestyle where everything consumed was sourced from the farm itself.

What activities did the narrator engage in on the farm with their grandmother?

• Fishing and hunting

• Building fences

• Riding horses

• Picking peas and beans

How did the narrator's family wash clothes?

• In a river

• At a laundromat

• Using a washing machine

• With a washboard and tub

What was notable about the location of the narrator's grandmother's house?

• It was in the city center

• It was on a mountain

• It was close to a train track

• It was near a river

What did the narrator's family rely on for their food?

• Neighbors

• Supermarkets

• Restaurants

• Their own land

How did the narrator's family feel about their land?

• Proud

• Ashamed

• Uncertain

• Indifferent