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1. In Chapter 1 of Part 1, Brown and Jones meet as Jones is attempting to bribe the steward to switch their rooms. How is this first scene indicative of Jones's character?

When Brown and Jones meet under embarrassing circumstances, the reader is prepared for Jones's character because, from the beginning, he is sly and deceitful. He is trying to get the better room for himself while pretending to Brown that there had been a mistake. This sets him up as an untrustworthy character. Though the truth about Jones is not fully revealed until the end, the reader is prepared for this revelation from the beginning.

2. The Smiths knew that when Mr. Smith ran for president, he had very little chance of succeeding. Why are they still proud that he ran? How does this pride explain their characters?

The Smiths are proud that Mr. Smith ran for president because they wanted to make a stand for what they believe, regardless of whether he would be successful. The most important thing was presenting vegetarianism. Their pride demonstrates that their priorities lie in the large issues of justice and liberty. This also fits with their happiness at standing for equal rights in Nashville.

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