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When Robert is introduced in Willie's chapter we learn that although he is black, he seems to be very light skinned. How does the author including this information help understand how his treatment was different compared to Willie who had darker skin?

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How does the author incorporate historical significant events in the chapter Tennessee? How does this impact the reader and the context of the story?

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Why do you think the author uses some kind of flash back when Cora is being whipped by Ridgeway and when she was whipped in the plantation in Randall?

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On page 208, I noticed the scene when Willie and her husband Robert no longer walk together through the streets of Harlem. How do you think society influenced/shaped/affected their marriage?

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What is the impact of the authors use of the phrase, “Willie wasn’t coal black” as used on page 201?

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In Willie’s chapter, what is the impact of the author’s choice to Willie not being able to sing? What does it mean?

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Why did the author include a lot of violence to portray racism?

Ex: “He held Boseman's pistol in his hand and shot jasper in the face … the lost bounty was a very small price to pay for silence and a restful mind” (Whitehead 216).

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How does this quote/dialogue in the chapter help set the tone as to how racism is seen in Harlem?
"Willie’s eyes met those of the store clerk, and she felt a cold wind travel that sight line, from his eyes to hers, then all the way down to the coalpit of her stomach.

“Excuse me, sir,” Robert said. “I saw the sign outside there.”

“You married to a black woman?” the store clerk said, his eyes never leaving Willie’s."

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When Willie auditions, what is the sentiment captured behind the comment “’Too dark,’ he said. Willie shook her head. ‘But I can sing, see.’… ‘Too dark,’ he repeated. ‘Jazzing’s only for the light girls.’ (Gyasi 209).

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Why do you think that Ridgeway decides to tell Cora that he had never owned a slave apart from Homer whom he bought for 5 dollars? Why do you think that he is telling Cora these things?

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What is the impact of the author's choice to include the quote "She stepped forward, trembling still, and she sang."? What does this sentence reveal about Willie?

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What emotion does this part in page 204 make you feel when it describes how a young white man is wearing a necklace made of human ears? What do you think it represents?

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What do you believe was the author's purpose by introducing how Homer and Jasper both handled slavery differently compared to Cora?

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how does the author show racism based on how differently Robert was treated when they knew that his wife was black compared to when they didnt and he could pass as white?

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How do you think that the events in Tennessee have influenced your perspective on slavery and how has it advanced the plot of the story?

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How does the sentence "Eli was bouncing Josephine on his knees and the little girl was smiling her gummy smile" impact the tone of the text through the use of detailed explanations?

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In Willies chapter, how does segregation regarding singing, as seen when the author states: “She was too dark to sing at the Jazzing. That’s what they told her the night she’d come in ready to audition. A very slender and tall man held a paper bag up to her cheek. “‘Too dark,’ he said” (Yaa 209),

connect to segregation and the constant theme of race throughout the novel? Why is the author portraying the theme like this?

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Whitehead uses metaphors and irony throughout the novel to emphasise phrases and ideas in the book.

In this quote said by ridgeway: “It’s a human tax on progress.”
What do believe is the message behind this metaphor and how does the irony leave an impression on the reader?

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In Harlem, Willie sees his father with a white boy, and a women with curly blonde hair. What does this symbolize, why does the author choose to include this?

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What is the irony of Boseman telling the boys, “He’s going to look in your soul and see
what you done, sinner…” ? How does this have an impact in the readers perspective of the characters?

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How does the author incorporate different moods and portrays racism in the chapter Teenesse and all of the setting changes?

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How does the authors detailed description of skin color, like how Willie was described as "[he] wasn’t coal black" (Yaa 201), show the importance of skin color and race throughout the novel?

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Why does the author uses descriptive language to describe the violence with Cora and Ridgeway? Why is he trying to tell the readers?

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What emotion is the author trying to express with the phrase, "That's what the law says. White law. There are other ones" as used on page 179.

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What is the purpose of the author's continual conversion of bright situations into brutal and violent events, such as when Ridgeway jumps into the wagon and out of nowhere shoots Jasper in the face during the chapter Tennessee?

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How does the death of caesar affect Cora and her hope for freedom? Do you think this death will impact Cora's decisions and optimism for her future?

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What do you think Ridgeway is trying to express when he mentions, “It means taking what is yours, your property, whatever you deem it to be." (Whitehead 174).

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Without changing the meaning of the sentence, what word can best be used to replace the underlined word?

"But the colored boy in the black suit driving the wagon and his queer smile, discomforted strangers" (Whitehead 200).

What connotation/meaning does the word "queer" imply? For what purpose could the author have included that word?

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What is the purpose of Whitehead's use of violent and vivid language in the chapter Tennessee during Boseman's death?
For example, "Boseman whimpered. He burbled... The light from the burning oil was inconstant, but they had no trouble marking out the widening puddle of blood" (Whitehead 231).

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What does the conversation between ridgeway and Cora say about her change in perspective and about what is going on in South Carolina?

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Why do you think Randall provoked Cora by mentioning Lovely on their way to the west?

"If I hadn't been detained upstate," Ridgeway said, "I'm sure I'd have scooped up the three of you before the trial got cold. Lovely–was that its name?" (Whitehead 207).

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What is the author purpose when he uses flashbacks when Cora is being whipped and mistreated by ridgeway?

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Why do you think Cora got saved from ridgeway, what does these tell us about the community as times were changing.

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What kind of impact does Whitehead cause on the readers whilst explaining what happened to Ceasar and Lovey, in which ways does this intention affect the readers?

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How does Whitehead use specific words or phrases in order to change the tone and mood in through the chapter Tennessee?

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Why would you believe that the author waited to tell the readers that Ceaser died until the chapter "tennesee", and then focus on Ceasers life before running away right on the next chapter? Why do you believe that the author decided to organize his chapters this way?

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Why would the author tell instead of show throughout his chapters? For example, the author says "If Tennessee had a temperament, it took after the dark personality of the world, with a taste for arbitrary punishment. No one was spared, regardless of the shape of their dreams or the color of their skin". Instead of showing this, even though it is obvious for the chapter, why do you believe that the author decided to illustrate this and directly state it?

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When caesar dies, how dose it affect Cora and her want to be free? How do you think this death will impact Coras actions?

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What is Whitehead trying to tell us when he uses descriptive language to show the violence with the characters Cora and Ridgeway?

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We see that the author uses flashbacks while Cora is being whipped, what do these flashbacks create in the reader and why did Whitehead (the author) decide to include them.

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Why do you think Homer bought a dress for Cora “this is for you,” (Whitehead 171), and later Ridgeway “taking Cora for some supper,” (Whitehead 171) while she was still in chains?

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How does the author use the phrase "you can be reunited with your master. From what I’ve seen, he’ll prepare a worthy welcome” to objectivize the slaves and how is this seen in our community?

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During the chapter Tennessee, readers meet Boseman, Homer and Jasper, and see Ridgeway interacting with Cora for the first time. Why did Whitehead choose to develop these characters the way he did?

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During the chapter Tennessee, readers find out that Caesar died, meaning that he shouldn't play an important role in the story going forward. With this in mind, why did he write the next chapter focusing only on Caesar when there are only six characters who get this treatment?

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How is the development of Homer as well as Boseman who are both black, have a toll on what really means to be free and how is Cora overwhelmed by it?

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What is the meaning when Ridgeway says "Thats what the law says. White law. There are other ones" (Whitehead 227). What is its impact on the story's plot?

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R.L4
What does it tell us about Ridgeway when he says “People like you and your mother are the best of your race.” (Whitehead 175)? - Why do you think he believes Mabel and Cora are the most outstanding?

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Caesar, Cora's friend is killed in jail after what he did. How does the death of Caesar affect Cora? Does this affect the tone and mood in the book?

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R.L3
How does the author portray the plot of the story through Ridgeways character?

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Why do you think that Ceasars death is so significant? Why does the author talk about his reasons to ask Cora to escape with him towards the end, instead of at the beginning?

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How do you think that the characters Homer and Boseman impact the plot of the novel? What do you think that was the author's purpose when he decided to include them?

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How does Caesars death impact the tone of the novel?

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What is the impact of the author using significant flashbacks and imagery towards the development of the story, why is this effective and significance?

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What ideas about Slavery have been set up to now? How has this chapter present what Slaves go through and what impact does it have on the audience?

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When Cora is being beaten and mistreated, what and how does Whitehead present descriptive language to portray feeling? What is the purpose of this?

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When Cora is in the wagon talking with Ridgeway and he brings up the boy she and Lovey killed how does this affect the mood and tone of the story?

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When Cora kicks ridgeway in the face after being rescued by the 3 men, what does this action of kicking ridgeway truly mean?

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How does ridgeways role affect the development of the story and the original plot before him?

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Does ridgeway make the story´s tone sadder? If so, Why?