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1. What is the name of the main character?

James McBride

2. What country was James' mother born in?

Poland

3. Where was James' mother raised?

Virginia

4. Where did James' mother spend most of her adult life?

New York

5. What did James' father die of?

Lung cancer

6. Who does James interview in his book?

His mother

7. What was Ruth's maiden name?

Shilsky

8. What religion was James' father?

Christian

9. What does James' mother embarrass James doing?

Riding a bike

10. What was the name of James' stepfather?

Hunter Jordan

11. What did Hunter die of?

Cancer

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