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1. Describe how Gladys and James became married.

Gladys and James got married after Gladys found out she was pregnant. It was early 1919 and by the end of the year they had moved to Chicago and had Anita.

2. Describe James.

James was a gambler, womanizer and drinker. He never provided for his family.

3. Describe Gladys.

Gladys was not a demonstrative person. She never showed Anita any love or comfort growing up.

4. How did Anita feel that her mother felt about her?

Anita felt that she was excess baggage to her mother. She thought her mother was a dour, unhappy woman.

5. Why did Anita give her mom her dance contest money?

Anita gave her mother her dance contest money as a way to win her affection. It did not work for Anita.

6. Why did Anita run away in Chapter 1?

Anita ran away in Chapter 1 because she was failing her classes. She hitchhiked her way to Kansas City from Chicago.

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