Explain the significance of the shackles that Planter sends to Malcolm.

Why does Luvenia Lewis remain unmarried?

What causes Lizzy to leave Live Oaks Plantation?

Why does Tommy Lewis shackle himself to Sheriff Moser?

How does Robert Smalls Lewis come to be known as "Planter"?

What is the "oral tradition" and why is it important to the Lewis family?

What does Sheriff Moser do to frighten Tommy Lewis?

What, exactly, is the Glory Field and how did it get its name?

Why does Mr. Deets fire Luvenia?

Explain Elijah Lewis' decision to leave Curry Island, South Carolina.

What do you think happens to Shep Lewis after the family reunion?

What does Mister Joe Haynes do to Lizzy when he discovers her visiting Lem?

What does Leonard Chase say about integrating Johnson City State?

Explain why owning land means so much to the Lewis family...